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Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma with myxoid degeneration: Unusual CT and MR manifestations

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We report an unusual case of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma presenting as a large multilocular mass with a well-enhanced solid component and a central cleft, which were were pathologically correlated to the prominent stromal myxoid degeneration interspersed with abundant capillaries and the central fibrosis, respectively. The findings of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are illustrated. Recognition of the multilocular configuration of the enhanced stroma may help to make the correct preoperative diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Medical School, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Sung Hsiang, 833, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, ROC

    S. -F. Ko, S. -H. Ng, C. -C. Huang & T. -Y. Lee

  2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Medical School, Taiwan, ROC

    C. -S. Shieh

  3. Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Medical School, Taiwan, ROC

    J. -W. Lin

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Ko, S.F., Ng, S.H., Shieh, C.S. et al. Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma with myxoid degeneration: Unusual CT and MR manifestations. Pediatr Radiol 25, 525–527 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02015784

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