Cystic Lymphangioma of the Mesentery Complicated by Intestinal Obstruction in Children: A Case Report

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma is a benign tumor of malformative origin of the lymphatic vessels and lymph node tissue. This case is about a 6-year-old child who presented with a clinical symptomatology of obstruction. Surgical treatment included detorsion and resection of the mass and resection of the small bowel anastomosis. Ultrasound is a useful examination for both diagnosis and follow-up.