Abstract
Mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas are benign congenital tumors characterized by proliferation of lymphatic channels. They are an uncommon disorder and constitutes 0.5 % of all lymphangiomas and can cause fatal complications such as volvulus, intestinal obstruction and traumatic or spontaneous rupture, requiring emergency surgery. For this reason, prenatal diagnosis is important. We present a three day old newborn with multiple cystic abdominal lymphangioma treated with resection anastomosis through prenatal diagnosis.
Highlights
Lymphangiomas are benign congenital tumors characterized by the proliferation of lymphatic channels
We present a three day old newborn with multiple cystic abdominal lymphangioma treated with resection anastomosis through prenatal diagnosis
Lymphangioma is thin walled cystic benign lesions taking root in lymphatic ducts. [2]. 90% of cysts are located in head, neck, trunk and extremities
Summary
Lymphangiomas are benign congenital tumors characterized by the proliferation of lymphatic channels. They are located in the neck and axilla, in 95 of cases. Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma is very rare, having been reported by almost 0.5% of all lymphangiomas [1,2,3] It can cause fatal complications such as volvulus, intestinal obstruction and traumatic or spontaneous rupture, requiring emergency surgery [4,5,6]. These complications are generally seen in small children. We present a three day old newborn with multiple cystic abdominal lymphangioma treated earlier with resection of the bowel loop and anastomosis with prenatal diagnosis
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