Case report – An acute presentation of lymphangiomatosis

AbstractIntroductionLymphangioma is an uncommon malformation of lymphatic system. Multiple colonic lymphangioma named as lymphangiomatosis is considered an extremely rare disease.Presentation of caseWe report a case of colonic lymphangiomatosis presenting as recurrent right iliac fossa pain in a young female treated surgically.DiscussionLymphangiomatosis is a rare but benign disease with a variety of presentations. There are few reported cases in the literature at present and no guidelines regarding the diagnosis or treatment of the same.ConclusionOur case demonstrates an unusual presentation of lymphangiomatosis treated surgically. Debate will remain on this rare condition