A Rare Case of a Large Intra-Abdominal Lymphatic-Venous Malformation in a Young Woman Presenting to the Emergency Room with Abdominal Pain

<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) are uncommon congenital vascular anomalies with low blood flow, consisting of atypical connections between lymphatic and venous vessels. They may develop in different body regions, with a predilection for lymphatic-rich areas. Fewer than 5% of LVMs are located intra-abdominally, typically arising from the mesentery, retroperitoneum, or greater omentum. Patients with intra-abdominal LVMs may be asymptomatic, but they can also present with symptoms such as acute abdominal pain, chronic discomfort, palpable masses, or progressive abdominal distension. <b>Case Presentation</b>: This case describes a 24-year-old female who presented to our emergency department with progressive abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. <b>Conclusions</b>: The diagnosis of LVMs can be challenging and requires a combination of imaging techniques, including ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), along with histological confirmation.

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Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos
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2025-09-18
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https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8030183
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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
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A Rare Case of a Large Intra-Abdominal Lymphatic-Venous Malformation in a Young Woman Presenting to the Emergency Room with Abdominal Pain

Bruno Beomonte Zobel, Eliodoro Faiella, Domiziana Santucci, Raffaele Ragone et al.
Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
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A Rare Case of a Large Intra-Abdominal Lymphatic-Venous Malformation in a Young Woman Presenting to the Emergency Room with Abdominal Pain

Bruno Beomonte Zobel, Eliodoro Faiella, Domiziana Santucci, Raffaele Ragone, Elva Vergantino, Stefania Lamja, Gloria Perillo, Linda Celozzi
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<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Lymphatic-venous malformations (LVMs) are uncommon congenital vascular anomalies with low blood flow, consisting of atypical connections between lymphatic and venous vessels. They may develop in different body regions, with a predilection for lymphatic-rich areas. Fewer than 5% of LVMs are located intra-abdominally, typically arising from the mesentery, retroperitoneum, or greater omentum. Patients with intra-abdominal LVMs may be asymptomatic, but they can also present with symptoms such as acute abdominal pain, chronic discomfort, palpable masses, or progressive abdominal distension. <b>Case Presentation</b>: This case describes a 24-year-old female who presented to our emergency department with progressive abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting. <b>Conclusions</b>: The diagnosis of LVMs can be challenging and requires a combination of imaging techniques, including ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), along with histological confirmation.

Reports — Medical Cases Images and VideosVol. 8(3)
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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
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A Rare Case of a Large Intra-Abdominal Lymphatic-Venous Malformation in a Young Woman Presenting to the Emergency Room with Abdominal Pain — Bruno Beomonte Zobel, Eliodoro Faiella, et al. · Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS