Unusual presentation of a retroperitoneal lymphangioma.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2006 Jul; 73(7): 617-8
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ABSTRACT
A 3 year old child presented with hemorrhagic ascites of short duration. Based on clinical manifestation and investigations a differential diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis, pancreatic ascites or malignant ascites was considered. Laparotomy revealed a huge retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma confirmed by histopathology. The unusual presentation of retroperitoneal tumours as pseudoascites is discussed.
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Main subject:
Ascites
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Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Humans
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Male
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Child, Preschool
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Lymphangioma, Cystic
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Hemorrhage
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Abdominal Injuries
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2006
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Article