Laparoscopy for evaluating mesenteric lymphangiomatosis: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphangiomatosis is an extremely rare disease with potential soft tissue, bone, and spleen involvement, which can be characterized by lymphangioma. Only a few cases of colon and mesenteric lymphangiomatosis have been reported. We report a case presenting with fatigue, periumbilical pain, and intermittent bloody stools. This patient underwent a series of examinations. Exploratory laparoscopy, in particular, yielded very valuable images and videos for this disease, which can provide evidence for the diagnosis of this disease.

Case summary

The current patient had fatigue, periumbilical pain, and intermittent bloody stools. Colonoscopy indicated numerous variable-sized hyaline cysts in the colon. Submucosal puncture was performed during colonoscopy. The patient was r

SUBMITTER: Yin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9630908 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature