J Korean Surg Soc.
2006 Jan;70(1):83-86.
Jejunal Lymphangioma with Recurrent Bleeding in a Renal Transplant Recipient
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- 1Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. wjhyung@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A lymphangioma is a benign tumor which is composed of lymphatic vessels and spaces containing chylous, serosanguinous or serous material. A lymphangioma in the gastrointestinal tract is usually small sized and incidentally diagnosed because it does not cause significant symptoms. However, when abdominal pain, bleeding, intussusception or intestinal obstruction develope, it requires surgical resection. Recently, we experienced a case of multiple jejunal lymphangioma with recurrent bleeding in a 53 years old renal transplant recipient presenting with chronic anemia. Small bowel series, capsule endoscopy and computerized tomograpy scan revealed a 4.5 x 6.5 cm sized mass on jejunum. The patient underwent a laparoscopic segmental resection of jejunum without any complication.
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