Identification of a pediatric intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma using point-of-care ultrasonography

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2015 Jan;31(1):62-4. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000334.

Abstract

Intra-abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are rare, benign congenital tumors that often present with vague symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. We report a case of a 4-year-old patient who presented to the emergency department with nonspecific abdominal pain. Her diagnosis of intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma was facilitated by point-of-care ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnosis
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Point-of-Care Systems
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Supplementary concepts

  • Abdominal cystic lymphangioma