Mesenteric cyst lymphangioma; a case report and literature review
Geraci, G.; Sciumè, C.; Pisello, F.; Volsi, F.Li.; Facella, T.; Tinaglia, D.; Arnone, E.; Modica, G.
Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 77(6): 521-7; Discussion 528
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-469X PMID: 17343238 Document Number: 595974
The Authors report their experience in diagnosis and treatment of one case of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma; recent international literature review. Complete clinical report. Diagnostic, clinical and prognostic indication, evaluation of effectiveness of radical surgical treatment and follow-up. Operative Unit of General and Thoracic Surgery. University "Paolo Giaccone" of Palermo. Radical surgical treatment, according to international guide-lines. Complete recovery with "restitutio ad integrum". No relapse were recorded at short follow up. Even when asymptomatic and discovered incidentally, LCM must be treated surgically because of the potential to grow, invade vital structures, and develop life-threatening complications. The best and only radical treatment is the total removal of the lesions with microscopically clear borders, when it is available.