Laparoscopic segmental colectomy for colonic lymphangiomas: a definitive, minimally invasive surgical option.
World J Gastroenterol
; 20(26): 8745-50, 2014 Jul 14.
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ABSTRACT
Colonic lymphangioma is an unusual benign malformation. We herein describe two cases. A 36-year-old woman was admitted with one year of intermittent abdominal pain; colonoscopy, abdominopelvic computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) revealed enlarged cystic masses at the ascending colon. In another 40-year-old man, colonoscopy and EUS revealed an asymptomatic lobulated cystic mass with four small sessile polyps at the sigmoid colon. Both patients underwent laparoscopic segmental colectomy. Both masses were histologically confirmed as cystic lymphangiomas, and the patients were discharged without complications. The management of colonic lymphangioma depends on the individual situation; close surveillance or endoscopic therapy may be appropriate for asymptomatic lesions smaller than 2.5 cm in diameter. Surgical intervention can be considered for larger lesions or in patients who develop complication risks. Laparoscopic segmental colon resection may be recommended to excise relatively large submucosal lesions because it is a definitive, minimally invasive intervention with a fast postoperative recovery.
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Assunto principal:
Laparoscopia
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Colectomia
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Linfangioma Cístico
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Neoplasias do Colo
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
World J Gastroenterol
Assunto da revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article
País de afiliação:
China
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EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA