Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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A rare case of abdominal lymphangioma masquerading an adenaxal mass

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2016;5(5):1637-1639.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20161340

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Abstract

Lymphangioma is an uncommon benign tumour of the lymphatic system. It can be localized (spleen, liver or thorax) or generalized. An abdominal location is exceptional (5%) and majority of cases occur in early childhood and it rarely presents in adulthood. Retroperitoneal lymphangioma account for less than 1% of all lymphangiomas here we present a rare case of retroperitoneal lymphangioma and patient presented as adenaxal mass.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS, Patna, India
  2. Department of Medicine, PARAS- HMRI Hospital, Patna
  3. Department of General Surgery, AIIMS, Patna, India
  4. Department of Pathology, AIIMS, Patna, India

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