Mesenteric lymphatic hygroma in adults: A case report with a review of the literature

Yang,Yi; Cai,Yantao; Li,Zhenyang; Fang,Yantian; Xiang,Jianbin; Chen,Zongyou

doi:10.3892/ol.2013.1778

Mesenteric lymphatic hygroma in adults: A case report with a review of the literature

Authors:
- Yi Yang
- Yantao Cai
- Zhenyang Li
- Yantian Fang
- Jianbin Xiang
- Zongyou Chen
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Affiliations: Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
Published online on: December 27, 2013 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2013.1778
Pages: 709-712

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Abstract

Mesenteric lymphatic hygroma is a benign tumor of lymphatic origin that is rarely observed in adult patients. Congenital and developed non‑specific symptoms, including abdominal distension, pain and ileus, develop at an early age in patients. This type of disease is usually reported by pediatric doctors, as referred to in the literature. The current study presents the case of a 23‑year‑old male in whom a polycystic mass in the mesentery was identified by computed tomography. The size of the tumor was measured to be 30x20x15 cm during surgery. The mass was excised completely with preservation of the intestine, duodenum, pancreas and other neighboring organs. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lymphatic hygroma. The post‑operative recovery was uneventful, with the exception of chylous leakage for one week, which was relieved spontaneously. In addition, the present study presents a review of the previous literature concerning mesenteric lymphatic hygroma.

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