Endoscopy 1980; 12(4): 188-190
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021740
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A Further Case of Submucosal Lymphangioma of the Duodenum Diagnosed During Endoscopy

A. Gangl, P. Polterauer, R. Krepler, W. Kumpan
  • II. Universitätsklinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Pathologisch-Anatomisches Institut, II. Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Wien
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

Submucosal lymphangiomas are benign tumors which rarely occur in the gastrointestinal tract. The current report describes the tenth case of a submucosal cavernous-cystic lymphangioma of the duodenum. The diagnosis was made during endoscopy and was confirmed histologically in a biopsy specimen. Following a brief review of the localization and symptoms of submucosal lymphangiomas of the gastrointestinal tract published thus far in the literature, therapeutic considerations are discussed.

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