Duodenal lymphangiomas: endoscopic ultrasound features

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Oct;116(10):574. doi: 10.17235/reed.2024.10338/2024.

Abstract

The increasing number of endoscopic explorations help recognize rare lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as lymphangiomas, rare benign vascular tumours in adults. Patients with lymphangioma are generally asymptomatic but if complications arise, the approach is endoscopic or surgical. Endoscopic ultrasound aids in distinguishing this tumour from other subepithelial lesions. We present the case of a patient who underwent upper endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound with findings of two duodenal lymphangiomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Endosonography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged