Spontaneous Resolution Of Multiple Lymphangiomas Of The Colon: A Case Report
Lee, J. M., Chung, W. C., Lee, K. M., Paik, C. N., Kim, Y. J., Lee, B. I., Cho, Y. S., & Choi, H. J. (2011). spontaneous resolution of multiple lymphangiomas of the colon: a case report. World journal of gastroenterology, 17(11), 1515–1518. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i11.1515
View Original Source →Abstract
Lymphangioma of the colon is a relatively rare non-epithelial tumor and usually presents as a submucosal polypoid lesion. Many cases incidentally discovered are usually asymptomatic. However, they may present as abdominal pain or bleeding, and their resection is normally required. Lymphangioma itself is generally recognized as a benign tumor and no cases of malignant transformation have yet been reported, although its natural history is currently unknown. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to describe a case of spontaneous resolution in multiple colonic lymphangiomas without any specific treatment.
Case Details
Disease Location
Lymphatic system in colon
Personal Characteristics
54 years old male patient
Clinical Characteristics
Intermittent blood-tinged stool. No familial history of any disease. Colon lesion with smooth surfaces.patient diagnosed with colonic lymphangioma.
Remission Characteristics
After 24 months of diagnosis, colonoscopy revealed complete resolution of colonic lymphangiomas without any specific treatment.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Alternative routes of lymphatic drainage
Clinical Treatment
Endoscopic mucosal resection, stool softener.