Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma with myxoid degeneration: unusual CT and MR manifestations

Pediatr Radiol. 1995;25(7):525-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02015784.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma presenting as a large multilocular mass with a well-enhanced solid component and a central cleft, which were were pathologically correlated to the prominent stromal myxoid degeneration interspersed with abundant capillaries and the central fibrosis, respectively. The findings of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are illustrated. Recognition of the multilocular configuration of the enhanced stroma may help to make the correct preoperative diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnosis*
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mesentery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mesentery / pathology*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed