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Published in: BMC Surgery 1/2013

Open Access 01-09-2013 | Meeting abstract

Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma in adult: a case series and review of the literature

Authors: Giovanni Aprea, Francesco Guida, Alfonso Canfora, Antonio Ferronetti, Antonio Giugliano, Melania Battaglini Ciciriello, Antonio Savanelli, Bruno Amato

Published in: BMC Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

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Lymphangiomas are rare benign tumors. They are preferentially located in the head, neck, and axilla in children.[1] …
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Metadata
Title
Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma in adult: a case series and review of the literature
Authors
Giovanni Aprea
Francesco Guida
Alfonso Canfora
Antonio Ferronetti
Antonio Giugliano
Melania Battaglini Ciciriello
Antonio Savanelli
Bruno Amato
Publication date
01-09-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2482-13-S1-A4

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