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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Mesenteric or omental cyst; lymphangioma (antiquated)
Definitions
Subtype of congenital slow flow vascular malformation due to error of lymphatic vessel formation
Results in well-defined cyst-like (macrocystic) &/or infiltrative, solid-appearing (microcystic) mass of abnormal lymphatic channels focally or diffusely within mesentery
Individual cyst size: Macrocyst > 1 cm, microcyst < 1 cm
Mass lacks communication with normal lymphatics
Not neoplastic
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Bagrodia N et al: Management of lymphatic malformations in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 27(3):356-63, 2015
Malone LJ et al: Pediatric lymphangiectasia: an imaging spectrum. Pediatr Radiol. 45(4):562-9, 2015
Elluru RG et al: Lymphatic malformations: diagnosis and management. Semin Pediatr Surg. 23(4):178-85, 2014
Russell KW et al: Sclerotherapy for intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations in children. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 24(4):317-21, 2014
Trenor CC 3rd et al: Complex lymphatic anomalies. Semin Pediatr Surg. 23(4):186-90, 2014
Cauley CE et al: Giant mesenteric lymphatic malformation presenting as small bowel volvulus. J Surg Case Rep. 2013(9), 2013
Chang TS et al: Mesenteric cystic masses: a series of 21 pediatric cases and review of the literature. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 30(1):40-4, 2011
Chaudry G et al: Sclerotherapy of abdominal lymphatic malformations with doxycycline. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 22(10):1431-5, 2011
Stoupis C et al: Bubbles in the belly: imaging of cystic mesenteric or omental masses. Radiographics. 14(4):729-37, 1994
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Mesenteric or omental cyst; lymphangioma (antiquated)
Definitions
Subtype of congenital slow flow vascular malformation due to error of lymphatic vessel formation
Results in well-defined cyst-like (macrocystic) &/or infiltrative, solid-appearing (microcystic) mass of abnormal lymphatic channels focally or diffusely within mesentery
Individual cyst size: Macrocyst > 1 cm, microcyst < 1 cm
Mass lacks communication with normal lymphatics
Not neoplastic
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Bagrodia N et al: Management of lymphatic malformations in children. Curr Opin Pediatr. 27(3):356-63, 2015
Malone LJ et al: Pediatric lymphangiectasia: an imaging spectrum. Pediatr Radiol. 45(4):562-9, 2015
Elluru RG et al: Lymphatic malformations: diagnosis and management. Semin Pediatr Surg. 23(4):178-85, 2014
Russell KW et al: Sclerotherapy for intra-abdominal lymphatic malformations in children. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 24(4):317-21, 2014
Trenor CC 3rd et al: Complex lymphatic anomalies. Semin Pediatr Surg. 23(4):186-90, 2014
Cauley CE et al: Giant mesenteric lymphatic malformation presenting as small bowel volvulus. J Surg Case Rep. 2013(9), 2013
Chang TS et al: Mesenteric cystic masses: a series of 21 pediatric cases and review of the literature. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 30(1):40-4, 2011
Chaudry G et al: Sclerotherapy of abdominal lymphatic malformations with doxycycline. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 22(10):1431-5, 2011
Stoupis C et al: Bubbles in the belly: imaging of cystic mesenteric or omental masses. Radiographics. 14(4):729-37, 1994
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