Lymphangioma of ovary: A case report


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Case Report

Author :

Lipika Behera, Ajit Surya Mohapatro, Shushruta Mohanty*, Abhisek Dalai

Volume :

11

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Ovarian lymphangioma are unusual benign tumours characterized by proliferation of lymphatic channels. The exact etiology and the true occurrence is not well understood. We here in discuss a case of ovarian lymphangioma in 45 yr old female who presented with chief complains of abdominal pain. USG revealed features suggestive of right complex ovarian cyst, that was then excised and send to pathology department for histological analysis. Histopathological examination revealed an ovarian lymphangioma which was further confirmed by IHC marker CD31 that highlighted the endothelial nature of lymphatic channels. Patient was disease free 6 months post surgery and is on regular follow up till date.  

Keyword :

Cyst, Histopathology, Lymphangioma, Ovary.