Linfangioma abdominal recidivante
Abstract
El linfangioma abdominal es una malformación congénita benigna que se caracteriza por la dilatación de los vasos linfáticos, siendo poco común su localización intraabdominal. La elevada morbilidad y el alto porcentaje de recidiva asociado a esta condición requieren la investigación de modalidades terapéuticas alternativas, especialmente en casos irresecables o con morbilidad significativa. En este contexto, se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente de 69 años con antecedentes de linfangioma abdominal recurrente, el cual está asociado con sintomatología obstructiva urinaria. El tratamiento quirúrgico del linfangioma abdominal, aunque desafiante, es crucial y depende de múltiples factores, como la localización del linfangioma, el tamaño y la relación con estructuras adyacentes. El objetivo principal del tratamiento es el manejo quirúrgico efectivo para evitar recurrencias y mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente. En este caso, la cirugía se centró en la resección completa del linfangioma para minimizar la posibilidad de recurrencia y tratar los síntomas obstructivos urinarios del paciente.
Abdominal lymphangioma is a benign congenital malformation characterized by the dilation of lymphatic vessels, with intra-abdominal localization being unusual. The high morbidity and recurrence rate associated with this condition necessitate the investigation of alternative therapeutic modalities, especially for irresectable cases or those with significant morbidity. In this context, we present the clinical case of a 69-year-old patient with a history of recurrent abdominal lymphangioma, associated with obstructive urinary symptoms. Surgical treatment of abdominal lymphangioma, although challenging, is crucial and depends on multiple factors such as the location of the lymphangioma, its size, and its relationship with adjacent structures. The primary goal of treatment is effective surgical management to prevent recurrences and improve the patient's quality of life. In this case, the surgery focused on the complete resection of the lymphangioma to minimize the possibility of recurrence and to treat the patient's obstructive urinary symptoms.
Abdominal lymphangioma is a benign congenital malformation characterized by the dilation of lymphatic vessels, with intra-abdominal localization being unusual. The high morbidity and recurrence rate associated with this condition necessitate the investigation of alternative therapeutic modalities, especially for irresectable cases or those with significant morbidity. In this context, we present the clinical case of a 69-year-old patient with a history of recurrent abdominal lymphangioma, associated with obstructive urinary symptoms. Surgical treatment of abdominal lymphangioma, although challenging, is crucial and depends on multiple factors such as the location of the lymphangioma, its size, and its relationship with adjacent structures. The primary goal of treatment is effective surgical management to prevent recurrences and improve the patient's quality of life. In this case, the surgery focused on the complete resection of the lymphangioma to minimize the possibility of recurrence and to treat the patient's obstructive urinary symptoms.
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Vol. 48, No. 1