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Jang, Ban, Jin, Oh, Moon, and Yoon: Metachronous Bilateral Renal Lymphangiomatosis Mimicking as a Simple Renal Cyst

Abstract

Renal lymphangiomatosis is a rare developmental malformation of the perirenal lymphatic system, and this can result in the development of cystic masses in the peri-pelvic or peri-renal areas. This is difficult to differentiate from other cystic renal disease on imaging studies. We present here a case of metachronous bilateral renal lymphangiomatosis that was falsely diagnosed as a simple renal cyst. A 47 year-old man was referred for a large amount of drainage after right renal cyst marsupialization. The abdominal computed tomography (CT) findings and fluid analysis were compatible with a lymphangiomatosis. After 6 month, he presented with flank pain on his left side and CT showed intracystic hemorrhage on the left renal lymphangiomatosis. Percutaneus drainage and conservative management were done.

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Fig. 1
Abdominal computerized tomography shows a huge simple cystic mass compressing the right kidney to the medial side and both kidneys showed multiple tiny cysts.
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Fig. 2
The follow-up abdominal computerized tomography shows a much decreased right renal cyst.
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Fig. 3
The follow-up abdominal computerized tomography shows a large amount of fluid collection around the left kidney with accompanying internal hemorrhage.
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