BACKGROUND Cavernous hemangiomatosis in the liver and spleen has been reported, but it occurs less commonly in the peritoneum. Here we report a case of peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis and share some valuable info...BACKGROUND Cavernous hemangiomatosis in the liver and spleen has been reported, but it occurs less commonly in the peritoneum. Here we report a case of peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis and share some valuable information about this disease.CASE SUMMARY A 57-year-old Chinese man had a huge abdominal mass with abdominal distention and a significant reduction of food consumption. An enhanced abdominal and pelvic computed tomography and positron emission tomography–computed tomography revealed multiple cystic masses on the peritoneum, greater omentum, small intestinal mesentery and the surface of the spleen, and a high maximum standardized uptake value of the largest cystic lesion. Exploratory laparotomy was performed, and multiple cystic masses were found on the surface of the peritoneum, greater omentum, mesentery of the small intestine, and surface of the liver and spleen. Dark red bloody cystic fluid was present in the cystic tumor. Pathological examination showed that in the stromal components, the irregular vascular wall was thin. The vessel lumen was interlinked, and the lumen was lined with flat endothelium. According to the intraoperative findings and pathologic results, the patient was diagnosed with peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis.CONCLUSION The possibility of peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis should be considered when multiple cystic masses are found in the abdominal cavity by preoperative examination.展开更多
To the Editor： A 65-year-old woman with calcinosis, Raynaud＆#39;s phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia （CREST） syndrome was admitted to hospital because of progressive dyspnea on e...To the Editor： A 65-year-old woman with calcinosis, Raynaud＆#39;s phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia （CREST） syndrome was admitted to hospital because of progressive dyspnea on exertion for about 1 year. In the past, she had been diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease and scleroderma for 10 years. Physical examination showed masked face, Raynaud＇s phenomenon, finger sclerodactyly, and skin telangiectasia on her neck and back [Figure 1a and 1b]. The titer of anticentromere antibody in serum increased to 1： 1000. Analysis of arterial gas on room air revealed the partial pressure of arterial oxygen （PaO2） was 54 mmHg （1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa） and carbon dioxide （PaCO2） was 32 mmHg. Echocardiogram showed severe tricuspid regurgitation and elevated pulmonary arterial pressure of 78 mmHg.展开更多
基金National High-Tech R and D Program of China(863Program),No.2015AA0336021351 Personnel Training Program of Beijing Chao-yang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University,No.CYXZ-2017-09
文摘BACKGROUND Cavernous hemangiomatosis in the liver and spleen has been reported, but it occurs less commonly in the peritoneum. Here we report a case of peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis and share some valuable information about this disease.CASE SUMMARY A 57-year-old Chinese man had a huge abdominal mass with abdominal distention and a significant reduction of food consumption. An enhanced abdominal and pelvic computed tomography and positron emission tomography–computed tomography revealed multiple cystic masses on the peritoneum, greater omentum, small intestinal mesentery and the surface of the spleen, and a high maximum standardized uptake value of the largest cystic lesion. Exploratory laparotomy was performed, and multiple cystic masses were found on the surface of the peritoneum, greater omentum, mesentery of the small intestine, and surface of the liver and spleen. Dark red bloody cystic fluid was present in the cystic tumor. Pathological examination showed that in the stromal components, the irregular vascular wall was thin. The vessel lumen was interlinked, and the lumen was lined with flat endothelium. According to the intraoperative findings and pathologic results, the patient was diagnosed with peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis.CONCLUSION The possibility of peritoneal cavernous hemangiomatosis should be considered when multiple cystic masses are found in the abdominal cavity by preoperative examination.
文摘To the Editor： A 65-year-old woman with calcinosis, Raynaud＆#39;s phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia （CREST） syndrome was admitted to hospital because of progressive dyspnea on exertion for about 1 year. In the past, she had been diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease and scleroderma for 10 years. Physical examination showed masked face, Raynaud＇s phenomenon, finger sclerodactyly, and skin telangiectasia on her neck and back [Figure 1a and 1b]. The titer of anticentromere antibody in serum increased to 1： 1000. Analysis of arterial gas on room air revealed the partial pressure of arterial oxygen （PaO2） was 54 mmHg （1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa） and carbon dioxide （PaCO2） was 32 mmHg. Echocardiogram showed severe tricuspid regurgitation and elevated pulmonary arterial pressure of 78 mmHg.
