Spontaneous Regression Of Suspected Lymphangiomas Of The Small-bowel Mesentery In A Three-month-old Infant
Yang, M., Wang, J., Zhu, L., & Zhang, D. (2024). Spontaneous regression of suspected lymphangiomas of the small-bowel mesentery in a three-month-old infant. Asian journal of surgery, 47(7), 3274–3275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.082
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Disease Location
Mesentery
Personal Characteristics
3-month-old infant
Clinical Characteristics
A mass measuring 4.1 x 1.8 x 2.4 cm3 was incidentally detected in the mesentery. At 2 months of age, the child experienced frequent vomiting after feeding, and his abdominal us was performed, which showed multiple mesenteric lymph node enlargement (maximum size 0.8 x 0.3 cm2), but no mesenteric masses. Lymphangioma was considered a highly probable diagnosis.
Remission Characteristics
The mass showed spontaneous regression during the 6-month follow-up examination
Treatment & Mechanisms
Non-Clinical Treatment
None reported