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

Authors

• K. Chin
• G. Khair
• P.S. Babu
• D.R. Morgan

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

Publication Title

Journal of Gastroenterology

ISSN

1007-9327

Recommended Citation

Chin, K.; Khair, G.; Babu, P.S.; and Morgan, D.R., "Cavernous hemangioma arising from the gastro-splenic ligament: a case report." (2009). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 2650.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/2650

Divisions

fac_med

Volume

15

Issue

30

Additional Information

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