Polypoid vascular and lymphatic malformation of the duodenum: a case report

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2010 Mar;19(1):85-8.

Abstract

Polypoid vascular and lymphatic malformation of the small intestine is rare. We report the case of a polypoid vascular and lymphatic malformation of the duodenum in a 58-year-old woman presenting with post-prandial epigastric discomfort. She did not have common symptoms of intestinal vascular and lymphatic malformation, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, steatorrhea, and hypoalbuminemia. A 5.0x0.8-cm semipedunculated polypoid lesion was found in the duodenal bulb with protrusion into the prepyloric antrum and was successfully removed using an endoscopic snare.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Duodenum / blood supply*
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Polyps / etiology
  • Intestinal Polyps / surgery
  • Lymphatic Vessels / abnormalities*
  • Lymphatic Vessels / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Postprandial Period
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Malformations / complications
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Malformations / surgery