Cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland, from radiologic diagnosis to laparoscopic treatment. A case report

Cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland is a rare tumor, which is often asymptomatic. Pre-operative diagnosis is difficult. Echography and CT scan are essential exploratory techniques. Surgical exploration is usually indicated due to uncertain diagnosis. Report of a new case We report a new case of...

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Published in:	Tunisie Medicale Vol. 85; no. 2; p. 160
Main Authors:	Nouira, Kais, Bedioui, Haikel, Belhiba, Hend, Daghfous, Amine, Baccar, Sofiane, Menif, Emna, Jouini, Mohamed, Ben Safta, Zoubeir, Slim, Rachid
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	Tunisia 01-02-2007
Subjects:	Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - surgery Adult Female Humans Laparoscopy Lymphangioma, Cystic - diagnosis Lymphangioma, Cystic - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Cystic lymphangioma of the adrenal gland is a rare tumor, which is often asymptomatic. Pre-operative diagnosis is difficult. Echography and CT scan are essential exploratory techniques. Surgical exploration is usually indicated due to uncertain diagnosis. Report of a new case We report a new case of cystic lymphangioma of the left adrenal gland, in a 30 year-old female, treated with a laparoscopic excision and confirmed by anatomopathologic features.
ISSN:	0041-4131