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Endoscopy 1981; 13(6): 254-255
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021700
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Lymphangioma of the Caecum

N.J.McC. Mortensen* , P.P. Anthony
  • *Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, Avon, England
  • Departments of Surgery and Pathology, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare tumor of the colon. A case is reported and the characteristic appearances at colonoscopy are described. Some of these lesions may be removed endoscopically, but the treatment of choice remains resection.

Key words:

Lymphangioma - Colon - Colonoscopy