Lymphangioma of the colon : A case report and review of the Japanese literature
Journal | Volume 63 - 2000 |
Issue | Fasc.2 - Case reports |
Author(s) | Takuya Hatada, Hidehiro Ikeda, Akio Tanigawa, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Yoshiyuki Hanada, Takehira Yamamura |
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(1) The Second Department of Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, I-1 Mukogawa-ChO. Nishinomiya, HyogO. Japan 663-8501; (2) Higuchi Gastrointestinal Hospital, 1-17-6 Showa-dori, Amagasakishi, HyogO. Japan 660-0881. |
Intraabdominal lymphangiomas are rare, although these lesions can occur in the mesentery, omentum, retroperitoneum, or gastrointestinal tract wall. Here we report a case of lymphangioma of the transverse colon and review the other cases reported in the Japanese literature. Our patient presented with lower abdominal pain and barium enema revealed a filling defect in the transverse colon. Colonoscopy disclosed a submucosal tumor, which changed shape with alterati on of the patient's position and showed the cushion sign. This lesion was covered with normal-looking mucosa. A correct diagnosis was made from these findings. Knowledge of these endoscopic features may help physicians to provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment of colonic lymphangioma. |
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