Home > Colorectum > Tumors > Lymphangioma

Lymphangioma

Sunday 26 October 2008, Branislav Kunčak, M. D.

Cystic lymphangioma at the ileocaecal valve.

A rare hamartoma, malformation of the lymphatic system.

Bigger image Endoscopy

Fig. 1

Cystic lesion with a smooth surface at the ileocaecale valve.

Bigger image Endoscopy

Fig. 2

The lesion seemed elastic when pressed by forceps.

Bigger image Endoscopy

Fig. 3

After biopsy of the lesion was performed, clear yellowish fluid dropped out.

Bigger image Endoscopy

Fig. 4

Part of the lesion was resected to perform histological analysis.

Keywords: lymphangioma, cyst, hamartoma, malformation, colon, resection