[Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma in children. Apropos of a case revealed by anemia]

Ann Chir. 1990;44(4):319-22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma revealed by hypochromic anemia and abdominal pain, secondary to an intracystic hemorrhage is reported in a 4-year old child. Etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of mesenteric lymphangioma in children are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hypochromic / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma / blood
  • Lymphangioma / complications
  • Lymphangioma / diagnosis
  • Lymphangioma / surgery*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / blood
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / complications
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Prognosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography