Erroneous Diagnosis of an Inguinal Cystic Lymphangioma as being an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor of the lymphatic system with highly pleomorphic clinical features that mainly affects children. Cystic lymphomas can develop in different anatomical sites, resulting in an equivocal clinical presentation, rarely manifesting in the inguinal canal. Diagnosis is mainly based on abdominal ultrasound, supported by computed tomography. However, only pathology can confirm the diagnosis. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice. Cystic lymphangioma has a good prognosis overall, with an exceptionally low recurrence rate.
Source: SAS Journal of Medicine
Institutions: Cadi Ayyad University, Hôpital Militaire Avicenne
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4306167201