[Multiple retroperitoneal and mediastinal lymph cysts in primary ectatic lymph vessels]

Helv Chir Acta. 1993 Sep;60(1-2):27-30.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A unique case of a large retroperitoneal and multiple mediastinal lymphcysts is presented. Cystic abdominal tumors of lymphatic origin are very rare. Usually single cases or small numbers have been reported in the international literature. The aetiology, clinical findings and therapy of these lesions are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology
  • Abdomen / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic System / pathology
  • Lymphocele / diagnosis
  • Lymphocele / pathology
  • Lymphocele / surgery*
  • Mediastinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Mediastinal Diseases / pathology
  • Mediastinal Diseases / surgery*
  • Retroperitoneal Space
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography