Massive congenital lymphatic malformation of the small intestine: Case report and review of the literature

Jessica A. Naiditch; Katherine A. Barsness; Charles Fitz; David J. Hackam

doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2013.08.014

Massive congenital lymphatic malformation of the small intestine: Case report and review of the literature

Jessica A. Naiditch, Katherine A. Barsness, Charles Fitz, David J. Hackam

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Abstract

Herein is a case of a congenitally diagnosed mesenteric lymphatic malformation involving nearly the entire small bowel and colon. Although drainage and sclerotherapy were initially performed, extensive small and large bowel resection was ultimately necessary. A review of the literature is provided with a discussion of potential and optimal treatment modalities.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	325-327
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume	1
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2013.08.014
State	Published - Sep 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Congenital
Mesenteric lymphatic malformation
Sclerosant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery

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Massive congenital lymphatic malformation of the small intestine: Case report and review of the literature

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