Extended pancreaticoduodenectomy for a huge cystic-cavernous lymphangioma: a case report.
JOP
; 13(3): 289-91, 2012 May 10.
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ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Cystic-cavernous lymphangioma is a rare cystic tumor especially for adults and pancreas. CASE REPORT We reported a case of a 33-year-old woman who presented with a visible and palpable abdominal mass found to be a huge lymphangioma of the pancreas. An abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a multiloculated, lobulated T1 hypo/hyper, T2 hyperintense cystic mass extending from right subhepatic space to the pelvis measuring 155x167x100 mm. A pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed encompassing the distal stomach and a segment of the transverse colon, because of their close, inseparable relationship to the mass. The cystic mass was histopathologically diagnosed as partly cavernous and partly cystic lymphangioma. CONCLUSION:
To our knowledge this is the first case of pancreatic lymphangioma requiring additional organ resection besides a standard pancreaticoduodenectomy. To reduce recurrences, we recommend a complete resection for this pathology, even though its benign nature.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Pancreáticas
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Estômago
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Pancreaticoduodenectomia
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Linfangioma Cístico
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Colo
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Linfangioma
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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