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An unusual case of cystic lymphangiomatosis of the spleen

Authors :
H D, Spapen
H, Reynaert
S, Debeuckelaere
E, Achten
G, Somers
Source :
The Netherlands journal of medicine. 37(1-2)
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Isolated lymphangiomatosis of the spleen is rare. When present, it is usually considered to be accompanied by splenomegaly. We describe a case of cystic lymphangiomatosis in a patient with a normal-sized spleen. While ultrasound, angiography and computed tomography are considered to complement each other in reaching a preoperative diagnosis of splenic lymphangiomatosis, in the present case, magnetic resonance imaging proved to be an additional helpful non-invasive diagnostic method.

Details

ISSN :
03002977
Volume :
37
Issue :
1-2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Netherlands journal of medicine
Accession number :
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