Cystic lymphangioma in the peripheral jejunal mesentery in an adult and excision with laparoscopic-assisted surgery: a case report

Abstract Background Lymphangiomas are uncommon congenital malformations that present mainly in the head, neck, and axillar regions in pediatric patients. Mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas (MCLs), which occasionally present with substantial growth and the invasion of adjacent vital structures, are rare...

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Main Authors: Hideki Nagano, Toshihisa Kimura, Atsushi Iida, Tamotsu Togawa, Takanori Goi, Yasunori Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-019-1713-6