Cystic lymphangioma of the lesser curvature of the stomach - case report

Authors

  • Hyuma A. Leland
  • James T. Lee
  • Justin H. Tan
  • Lorene E. Romine
  • Vishal Bansal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i5.716

Keywords:

lymphangioma, lesser curvature, cyst, abdominal mass, benign tumor, adolescent

Abstract

We report a case of a cystic lymphangioma arising from the lesser curvature of the stomach in a 16-year-old female who initially presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and emesis. Contrast enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large, thin-walled multicystic mass located anteromedial to the stomach, which was predominately supplied by the left gastric artery. Given the imaging appearance and location, a mesenteric cyst, specifically a cystic lymphangioma, was considered. Lymphangioma was the final pathological diagnosis after laparotomy with complete resection of the cystic abdominal mass.

Author Biographies

Hyuma A. Leland

M.D. Candidate 2011

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

James T. Lee

Body CT Fellow

Department of Radiology

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Justin H. Tan

Resident Physician

Department of Radiology

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Lorene E. Romine

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Radiology

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Vishal Bansal

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Burns

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Published

2011-05-08

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology