Cavernous hemangioma arising from the gastro-splenic ligament: a case report.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-14-2009

Abstract

We present a rare case of a 45-year-old woman who presented with epigastric pain associated with early satiety and weight loss. Imaging revealed a large intra-abdominal mass in the epigastrium. Despite intensive investigations, including ultrasound scanning, computed tomography, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and percutaneous biopsy, a diagnosis could not be obtained. A histological diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma arising from the gastro-splenic ligament was confirmed after laparoscopic excision and histological examination of the intra-abdominal epigastric mass.

Keywords

Abdominal Pain/etiology, Female

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume

15

Issue

30

Additional Information

Department of Surgery, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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