J Korean Soc Radiol.  2012 Mar;66(3):283-286. 10.3348/jksr.2012.66.3.283.

CT Findings of Ileal Cystic Lymphangioma: A Case Report

• Kim YJ
• Jung YY
• Im MH
• Choi SA
• Kim EK
• Choi YS

• KMID: 1439428
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2012.66.3.283

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign submucosal tumor which originates from sequestered lymphatic tissue presenting as cystic lesions, but in rare cases originates in the ileum. Herein, we present a case of histologically proven ileal lymphangioma in a 48-year-old woman with an emphasis on the computed tomography (CT) imaging findings and pathological features. We also present a brief review of the relevant literature.

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Ileum
Lymphangioma
Lymphangioma, Cystic
Lymphoid Tissue
Middle Aged

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