Retroperitoneal lymphangiectasia-radiologic appearances, complications and management alternatives: a case report

Abdom Imaging. 2010 Jun;35(3):372-5. doi: 10.1007/s00261-009-9528-5. Epub 2009 May 21.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal lymphangiectasia is a very rare benign disorder of lymphatic system. The origin of this disorder is speculative. Clinical evolution and prognosis remains unclear. Ultrasound and cross sectional imaging findings are characteristic and diagnostic of the disease. Complications of RPL have been reported only in rare cases. The management alternatives range from pharmacological substitutes to surgical interventions in symptomatic cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphangiectasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Retroperitoneal Space* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color