Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1993 Jun;13(2):401-404.

A Case of Lymphangioma of the Large Intestine Removed by Colonoscopic Polypectomy

• Song KH
• Yoo HM
• Kim WH
• Park KH
• Kang JK
• Park IS
• Choi YJ
• Park CI

Abstract

Lymphangioma occuring in the gastrointestinal tract is a rare benign tumor, which is composed of lymphatic vessels of various size. A sharply demarcated smooth, soft, cystic submucosal tumor which is easily compressible and covered with normal mucosa is a characteristic eadoscapic feature. Recently, we experienced a case of lymphangioma in ascendmg colon and removed it successfully by colonoscopic snare polypectomy.

Keyword

Lymphangioma; Colon; Colonoscopy; Polypectomy

MeSH Terms

Colon
Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestine, Large*
Lymphangioma*
Lymphatic Vessels
Mucous Membrane
SNARE Proteins
SNARE Proteins