Abdominal cystic lymphangioma

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Disease overview

Benign malformation of the lymphatic vessels in the abdomen with unclear cause

Common symptoms

Abdominal painincrease in waist circumferenceabdominal massintestinal obstructionand/or volvulus

When to suspect

  • Recommendation 1

    Histopathological examination after complete surgical resection

How to test

  • Recommendation 1

    Histopathological examination after complete surgical resection

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Treatment

  • Recommendation 1

    Laparoscopic resection

Primary care

  • Recommendation 1

    To prevent a recurrence, complete excision is the best option

Further support

  • Recommendation 1

    No specific physicians specialize in this condition, often managed by General Surgery. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

Clinical trials

Clinical Trials

Sources

No data available

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