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Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma
Author(s) -
Nuzzo Gennaro,
Lemmo Gianfranco,
Marrocco Trischitta Massimiliano M.,
Boldrini Giuseppe,
Giovannini Ivo
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1096-9098(199603)61:3<234::aid-jso14>3.0.co;2-7
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphangioma , histogenesis , serous fluid , lymphatic system , cyst , radiology , lesion , retroperitoneal space , surgery , pathology , immunohistochemistry
Two cases of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma (CL) are presented; the current literature on this rare, benign neoplasm of the lymphatic system is reviewed. This tumor consists of various numbers of cyst‐like cavities filled with a serous, serosanguineous or chylous fluid. The histogenesis of CL is still uncertain. Most commonly CL occurs in the neck and in the axillary region, whereas it is rare in the retroperitoneum. Although retroperitoneal CL is a benign lesion, it may cause significant morbidity due to its large size, and its often invasive character with a strong tendency to secondary infection. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. © 1996 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.