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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2020; 26(13): 1540-1545
Published online Apr 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i13.1540
Published online Apr 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i13.1540
Small intestinal hemolymphangioma treated with enteroscopic injection sclerotherapy: A case report and review of literature
Nian-Jun Xiao, Shou-Bin Ning, Bai-Rong Li, Tao Sun, Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing 100142, China
Teng Li, Department of Pathology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing 100142, China
Author contributions: Xiao NJ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Li T performed the pathological examination and interpreted the pathological images; Li BR and Sun T contributed to manuscript revising; Ning SB was the operator, and he was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Shou-Bin Ning, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, No. 30, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100142, China. ning-shoubin@163.com
Received: December 4, 2019
Peer-review started: December 4, 2019
First decision: January 13, 2020
Revised: March 4, 2020
Accepted: March 10, 2020
Article in press: March 10, 2020
Published online: April 7, 2020
Peer-review started: December 4, 2019
First decision: January 13, 2020
Revised: March 4, 2020
Accepted: March 10, 2020
Article in press: March 10, 2020
Published online: April 7, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Small intestinal hemolymphangioma is a rare malformation presenting as obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia. Though the malformation has a typical lymphangiectatic appearance of white patches on the mucosal surface, it is rarely diagnosed correctly before the operation. We report a case of intestinal hemolymphangioma diagnosed by capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy. We applied a new, minimally invasive therapy named enteroscopic injection sclerotherapy to manage this disease, which has been proven to be effective and safe. The literature review can present a better understanding of this disease and the advantage of the new management.