Clinical features of mesenteric lymphatic malformation in children.

Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery
Published Date: Dec 9, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mesenteric lymphatic malformations (MLs) are a heterogeneous group of benign diseases of the lymphatic system that present with cystic dilated lymphatics of the mesentery. MLs are rare and represent less than 5% of all lymphatic malformations. The aims of this study were to analyze the characteristics of MLs in children and to suggest a modified classification.

Authors

  • Soo-Hong Kim
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
  • Hyun-Young Kim
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea. Electronic address: spkhy02@snu.ac.kr.
  • Cheol Lee
    Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hye Sook Min
    Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Sung-Eun Jung
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

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