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- Lymphangioma is a benign tumor resulting from a malformation of the lymphatic system, often asymptomatic and not needing treatment.
- Most colonic lymphangiomas are benign and do not cause issues, but those that lead to complications like bleeding or bowel blockage may need surgical intervention.
- A case study describes a 31-year-old man with intestinal lymphangiomatosis who experienced recurrent melena and anemia, diagnosed through endoscopy and treated with surgery.
Article Abstract
Lymphangioma is the malformation of the lymphatic system. Lymphangioma is a benign tumour and most colonic lymphangiomas do not cause symptoms and do not require treatment. Resection is required in patients with bleeding or intussusceptions. We report a case of intestinal lymphangiomatosis in a 31-year-old man who presented with recurrent melena and anaemia, which were diagnosed endoscopically and treated with surgical resection.
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