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European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2013; 01(01): 032-034
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1337114
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1337114
Case Report
Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma Mimicking Appendicitis
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Publication History
21 November 2012
16 December 2012
Publication Date:
20 March 2013 (online)
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Abstract
A cystic lymphangioma arising within the abdomen is a rare entity in children. It may present with an abdominal mass and symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting, and anorexia. These nonspecific clinical symptoms are often attributed to more common acute pediatric conditions. In this report, we describe two pediatric cases of intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma that were initially diagnosed and treated as appendicitis. True diagnosis was only achieved on surgical excision and pathological investigation of cystic material.
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