Cystic Lymphangioma of the Colon: Endoscopic Removal beyond the Frontiers of Size

Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2017 Apr 10;11(1):178-183. doi: 10.1159/000462966. eCollection 2017 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Cystic lymphangiomas are benign colonic neoplasms arising from the submucosa. Traditionally, endoscopic resection has been described for smaller lesions, while surgery is reserved for larger symptomatic lesions. We present a case of a 69-year-old asymptomatic individual noted to have a cystic lymphangioma of the colon measuring 5 cm, which was successfully removed with endoloop endoscopic resection without any complications.

Keywords: Cystic lymphangioma; Endoscopic resection; Lesion size.

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  • Case Reports