HighlightsLymphangioma is a benign tumor which is rarely found in gastrointestinal tract.They are mainly due to malformations of the lymphatic system.Colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography are frequently used to diagnose lymphangiomas of the small bowel.The clinical presentation of abdominal lymphangioma is diverse, however typically patients are asymptomatic or have nonspecific symptoms, signs and symptoms include intermittent, cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, fullness, abdominal mass.GI bleed occurs in cases in which abdominal lymphangioma occur within the bowel.The definitive treatment for gastrointestinal cystic lymphangioma is resection, with resection of the involved segment of bowel the most preferred procedure.However, resection of the lymphangioma can be performed endoscopically or surgically. Post surgery patients do well.
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