Confirmed Giant Abdominal Lymphangioma Originating from the Splenic Ligament in a 4-Year-Old Girl: A Rare Case Report, Afghanistan

Authors

  • Jamalliden Mudafi Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Mujtaba Yama Department of Surgery, Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Muhammad Shafiq Department of Surgery, Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed 1. Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Zhila Arjmand Department of Surgery, Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62134/khatamuni.98

Abstract

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign malformation of the lymphatic system, and its abdominal forms especially those originating from the splenic ligament—are exceptionally uncommon in children. A 4-year-old girl presented with progressive abdominal distention, constipation, and irritability. Imaging (ultrasound and CT) revealed a giant multilocular cystic lesion arising from the splenic ligament. She underwent successful complete surgical excision with spleen preservation. Histopathological analysis confirmed cystic lymphangioma. Early diagnosis and complete resection of abdominal lymphangiomas, even in rare locations like the splenic ligament, are essential for favorable outcomes.

Keywords: lymphangioma, pediatric, abdominal mass, splenic ligament, cystic lesion

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Published

2025-07-15

How to Cite

Mudafi, J., Yama, M., Muhammad Shafiq, Saeed, K. M. I., & Arjmand, Z. (2025). Confirmed Giant Abdominal Lymphangioma Originating from the Splenic Ligament in a 4-Year-Old Girl: A Rare Case Report, Afghanistan. Afghanistan Journal of Basic Medical Science, 2(2), 229–234. https://doi.org/10.62134/khatamuni.98

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