Open AccessPerirenal Macrocystic Lymphatic Malforamtion in a Neonate: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Saloua Ammar,
Manar Hbaieb,
Mohamed Zouari,
Hayet Zitouni,
Chiraz Regaieg,
Amel Ben Hamed,
Mahdi Ben Dhaou,
Abdellatif Gargouri,
Z. Mnif,
Riadh Mhiri
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of neonatal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-0439
DOI - 10.47338/jns.v8.349
Subject(s) - medicine , adipose capsule of kidney , nephrectomy , lymphatic system , cyst , lesion , ultrasonography , radiology , urinoma , lymphangioma , kidney , pathology
Perirenal lymphatic malformation (LM) is a rare benign lesion that often simulate as perinephric collection or parapelvic cyst. A neonate, antenatally diagnosed with a renal cystic mass, was investigated to have a perirenal LM on postnatal ultrasonography and MRI. The LM was excised successfully. Histopathologic examination of the specimen confirmed the diagnosis. Perirenal LM should be evoked for a renal cystic mass diagnosed prenatally. Knowledge of this entity can prevent an unnecessary nephrectomy.