DOI: 10.12890/2025_005811

Intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma in a 30-year-old male: a case report and review of management strategies

Authors

  • Elie Chamchoum Department of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Anthony Akleh Department of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Noura Chamchoum Department of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Joya Ghaleb Department of Internal Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Karam Karam Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Elias Fiani Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon

elias.fiani@hotmail.com

Keywords

Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma, abdominal pain, surgical excision

Abstract

Intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma (ACL) is an uncommon cystic tumour of the abdomen and is considered a rare subtype of lymphangioma. These cystic tumours are mostly found in children, and the lesions are the result of an underdeveloped lymphatic system. Patients may have persistent abdominal pain and a noticeable abdominal mass. Non-invasive imaging, such as an ultrasound, as well as computed tomography scan can confirm the presence of a mass, but the final diagnosis is obtained through histopathological examination. Given the rare nature of ACL, there is limited information available, but the available literature suggests that complete surgical treatment is the best management. Searching aggressively will allow an adult patient to resolve the problem of this underreported disease in a more effective and timely manner.

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Published

2025-10-20

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Vol. 12 No. 11 (2025)

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Chamchoum E, Akleh A, Chamchoum N, Ghaleb J, Karam K, Fiani E. Intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma in a 30-year-old male: a case report and review of management strategies. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 20 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];12(11). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/5811

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