Lymphangiolipoma of the lower extremity: 5-year radiological follow-up after radiotherapy treatment

[Mesenterial lymphangiolipoma - a rare finding in an asymptomatic patient]

BACKGROUND

Lymphangioma is an uncommon tumor, an intraperitoneal lymphangiolipoma is exceedingly rare. These tumors are principally benign, but lead to complications due to their size and localization.

CASE REPORT

A 46 year old male patient presented for a regular medical check up. Apart from a hearing loss 2006 and 2008 he reported no previous or chronic diseases. An extensive health examination had been performed two years ago and had been without pathological results. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a large polycystic lesion in the right middle and lower abdomen, approximately 12x10x7 cm in size. There was no vascularisation in the septae. In MRI, the tumor appeared cystic as well without communication to the intestinal wall. Laboratory values including echinococcus serology was without pathological results. An explorative laparotomy was done with right hemicolectomy and subsequent ileotransversostomy. Histologically, a lymphangiolipoma was diagnosed, as well as a chronic appendicitis and chronic lymphangitis of the ileocolic lymph nodes. Postoperatively, the patient recovered without any complications.

CONCLUSION

Lymphangiomas, especially lymphangiolipomas, are an extremely rare differential diagnosis of intraabdominal cystic tumors. Potential complications included ileus, intussusception or an immuring growth. Abdominal ultrasound can reveal important pathological findings even in symptom- free patients.

Retroperitoneal and genital lymphangioma therapeutic challenges in a developing country

BACKGROUND

Lymphangiomas occur most commonly in the head and neck region, while other sites are rarely affected. A combination of retroperitoneal and genital lymphangioma is very rare indeed. Though congenital, it may persist into adulthood due to missed diagnosis and inadequate or total lack of treatment.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A report of a 22-year-old male student who presented with recurrent multiloculated genital, thigh, groin and retroperitneal lymphangioma. He underwent surgical excision and adjuvant sclerotherapy using ethylene-diamine tetra acetic acid.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS

There was an initial recurrence after surgery which responded satisfactorily to sclerotherapy. Complete surgical excision of lymphangioma may be precluded by vital structures but sclerotherapy produces satisfactory resolution. The difficulties in management with limited facilities for diagnosis and treatment are highlighted.