Lymphangioma torsion of the omentum in a child: A case report

• Main Authors: Johann Paulo S. Guzman, MD (Author), Leandro L. Resurreccion, III, MD (Author), Renato G. Bernaldez, MD (Author), Marcus Lester R. Suntay, MD (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Elsevier, 2017-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lymphangiomas rarely present as intra-abdominal masses. These lymphatic malformations can arise in the mesentery, retroperitoneum and omentum. Omental cysts are usually benign and asymptomatic. We present an omental cyst with torsion in a pediatric patient presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting...