Endoscopic ultrasound diagnosis and laparoscopic excision of an omental lymphangioma

Omental lymphangiomas are rare intra-abdominal tumors. We describe a case of an omental lymphangioma which appeared on computed tomography scan as a possible gastric duplication cyst. The lesion was correctly diagnosed preoperatively via endoscopic ultrasound and complete excision of the cyst was pe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A 2005-12, Vol.15 (6), p.630-633
Hauptverfasser:	Goh, Brian K P, Tan, Yu-Meng, Ong, Hock-Soo, Chan, Weng-Hoong, Yap, Chin-Kong, Wong, Wai-Keong
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Female Humans Laparoscopy - methods Lymphangioma, Cystic - diagnostic imaging Lymphangioma, Cystic - surgery Omentum Peritoneal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Peritoneal Neoplasms - surgery Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Omental lymphangiomas are rare intra-abdominal tumors. We describe a case of an omental lymphangioma which appeared on computed tomography scan as a possible gastric duplication cyst. The lesion was correctly diagnosed preoperatively via endoscopic ultrasound and complete excision of the cyst was performed laparoscopically.
ISSN:	1092-6429 1557-9034
DOI:	10.1089/lap.2005.15.630