Lymphangioma torsion of the omentum in a child: A case report

Lymphangiomas rarely present as intra-abdominal masses. These lymphatic malformations can arise in the mesentery, retroperitoneum and omentum. Omental cysts are usually benign and asymptomatic. We present an omental cyst with torsion in a pediatric patient presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting...

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Main Authors: Johann Paulo S. Guzman, MD, Leandro L. Resurreccion, III, MD, Renato G. Bernaldez, MD, Marcus Lester R. Suntay, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576616302615