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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2024; 12(4): 847-852
Published online Feb 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i4.847
Rupture of a giant jejunal mesenteric cystic lymphangioma misdiagnosed as ovarian torsion: A case report
Jing Xu, Tie-Feng Lv
Jing Xu, Tie-Feng Lv, Department of Hepatopathy, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, Hangzhou 310023, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Xu J and Lv TF conceptualized and designed the case presentation; Xu J performed the data collection, analyzed and interpreted the data, drafted and critically revised the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jing Xu, Doctor, Assistant Professor, Department of Hepatopathy, Hangzhou Xixi Hospital, No. 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310023, Zhejiang Province, China. xukeren@163.com
Received: November 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 6, 2023
First decision: December 20, 2023
Revised: December 22, 2023
Accepted: January 12, 2024
Article in press: January 12, 2024
Published online: February 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Cystic lymphangioma is a benign malformation tumor of the lymphatic system. Mesenteric lymphangiomas in the small bowel are rare.