Colonic lymphangiomatosis associated with anemia

Colonic Lymphangiomatosis

Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of the lymphatic vessels which can be primary or secondary in etiology. Colonic involvement is rare, and the diagnosis is mostly incidental. Sometimes, the initial endoscopic appearance can be misleading. We present a case of colonic lymphangiomatosis presenting with free air under the diaphragm requiring surgical removal of the involved portion of the colon. The diagnosis was confirmed by the pathology of the resected specimen and its correlation with prior clinical information. The patient recovered well with an uneventful postoperative course and follow-up. This case demonstrates a rare complication of colonic lymphangiomatosis prompting definitive treatment by surgical resection.

A rare case of retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymphangiomatosis

Lymphagiomatosis are rare benign malformations of the lymphatic system. They are more commonly seen during childhood and are frequently asymptomatic and incidentally found in the adult patient. We report a case of a 31-year-old male who presented initially with melena. Computer tomography scan revealed multiple confluent, fluid-density lesions encasing the retroperitoneum and mesentery. A laparotomy and incisional biopsy of the mesenteric lesion was performed. Histologic examination demonstrated fibrofatty tissue with prominent, thick-walled endothelial-lined vessels. The histologic and computer tomography findings were consistent with a diagnosis of retroperitoneal and mesenteric lymphangiomatosis. The patient was subsequently discharged home well.

Lymphangiomatosis of the ileum with perforation: A case report and review of the literature

Lymphangiomatosis is a benign proliferation of lymph vessels. Lymphatic diseases can vary from small lymphangioma to generalized lymphangiomatosis, which is a rare condition and can have several clinical manifestations. The gastrointestinal tract may be affected, but the incidence in the intestinal wall is very low. We propose in our study a case of ileal lymphangiomatosis presenting with perforation, in which the diagnosis was made after the pathological analysis of the resected intestinal tract. Although rare and not described in the literature, intestinal lymphangiomatosis could manifest itself with acute abdomen and could be a surgical urgency. This disease should be considered when intestinal perforation is observed.

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Lymphangiomatosis is a multisystemic disorder.

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The GI tract may be affected, but the incidence of lymphangioma of the intestinal wall is very low.

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Lymphangiomatosis of the small bowel is a rare disease, so it is easy for a clinician to make a misdiagnosis.

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Intestinal lymphangiomatosis could manifest itself with an acute abdomen and surgical urgency.

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The pathologist should keep it in mind in the differential diagnosis, when he analyses a case of perforation.

[A Case of Cavernous Lymphangioma of the Small Bowel Mesentery]

Lymphangioma is a benign vascular lesion with characteristics of subepithelial tumor which can proliferate in the lymphatic system. Lymphangioma of the small-bowel mesentery is rare, having been reported in less than 2% of all lymphangiomas. Lymphangioma does not require any specific treatment because it is absolutely a benign tumor. However, surgical exploration is rarely required for cases with disease-related symptoms or complications, or for those misdiagnosed as a malignant lesion. We recently experienced a case of mesenteric cavernous lymphangomas in a 53-year-old female who was misdiagnosed as having a liposarcoma. The final diagnosis was confirmed by a pathologic examination of the specimen that was obtained via laparoscopic exploration. Herein, we report a very rare case of mesenteric cavernous lymphangioma along with a brief review of relevant literature.

Abdominal lymphangiomatosis in a 38-year-old female: Case report and literature review

Lymphangioma is an uncommon benign tumor that develops in the lymphatic system. Abdominal lymphangiomatosis is extremely rare in adult patients, and the clinical symptoms of this condition are complicated and atypical. We report a case of abdominal lymphangiomatosis in a 38-year-old female who presented with intestinal bleeding and protein-losing enteropathy, as well as lesions in the lung and bones. A computed tomography scan revealed multiple small cystic lesions without enhancement. Histological examination revealed microscopic cysts were submucosal, with walls composed of thin fibrous tissue, and D2-40 stained highlight the lining of the lymphatic channels by immunohistochemical method. We make a comparison with the cases reported before, and also discuss the diagnose of diffuse pulmonary lymphangiomatosis and Gorham’s disease.

Case report - An acute presentation of lymphangiomatosis

INTRODUCTION

Lymphangioma is an uncommon malformation of lymphatic system. Multiple colonic lymphangioma named as lymphangiomatosis is considered an extremely rare disease.

PRESENTATION OF CASE

We report a case of colonic lymphangiomatosis presenting as recurrent right iliac fossa pain in a young female treated surgically.

DISCUSSION

Lymphangiomatosis is a rare but benign disease with a variety of presentations. There are few reported cases in the literature at present and no guidelines regarding the diagnosis or treatment of the same.

CONCLUSION

Our case demonstrates an unusual presentation of lymphangiomatosis treated surgically. Debate will remain on this rare condition.