Wang YK, Liu YH, Shuang WB. Giant retroperitoneal hemolymphangioma: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(22): 5258-5262 [PMID: 39109033 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5258]
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Wei-Bing Shuang, PhD, Chief Physician, Instructor, Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85 JieFang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China. shuangweibing@126.com
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2024; 12(22): 5258-5262 Published online Aug 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.5258
Giant retroperitoneal hemolymphangioma: A case report and review of literature
Yi-Kai Wang, Ying-Hao Liu, Wei-Bing Shuang
Yi-Kai Wang, Ying-Hao Liu, Wei-Bing Shuang, Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Shuang WB designed the research study; Wang YK and Liu YH performed the research; Wang YK contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Wang YK and Shuang WB analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wei-Bing Shuang, PhD, Chief Physician, Instructor, Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85 JieFang South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China. shuangweibing@126.com
Received: April 25, 2024 Revised: May 23, 2024 Accepted: June 11, 2024 Published online: August 6, 2024 Processing time: 68 Days and 7.6 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Hemolymphangioma is a very rare benign tumor in clinical practice caused by abnormalities of the vasculature. Its clinical features are often atypical, and it is easy to miss and misdiagnose. When the time of nuclear magnetic T1 is significantly reduced, the diagnosis of hemangioma should be considered. Therefore, we report this case in the hope of raising clinicians' awareness of the disease.
CASE SUMMARY
A 37-year-old man presented with a giant retroperitoneal hemolymphangioma. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging indicated the possibility of a large perirenal lymphatic cyst. The postoperative pathological diagnosis is retroperitoneal hemolymphangioma. The patient underwent surgical excision after adequate drainage. The postoperative recovery was smooth and there were no complications. There was no recurrence during half a year of follow-up.
CONCLUSION
This case reiterates that large retroperitoneal cystic masses with significantly shortened nuclear T1 time should be considered hemolymphangioma. Specific clinical basis and experience for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases is necessary.
Core Tip: The clinical features of hemolymphangioma are often atypical, and it is easy to miss and misdiagnose. When the time of nuclear magnetic T1 is significantly reduced, the diagnosis of hemolymphangioma should be considered. Retroperitoneal hemolymphangiomas are usually very large and puncture drainage can be an early treatment option.
