Abstract
A case of lymphangioma of the stomach, which developed at the angular region, is reported. In addition, 27 cases of the disease are reviewed on the basis of the literatures as reported in Japan. A special mention is made of the problem as to whether or not the lymphangioma in question could possibly be diagnosed preoperativelly as cyst of the stomach. Results obtained are as follows : Age incidence of the disease was 51 years of age on the average. As for the sex incidence, males had a higher incidence than females, male to female ratio being 17 to 10. Among chief complaints, undefinite complaints of the upper abdomen was found most, being in 10 cases (37%) followed by 4 cases of no complaints. Of preoperative diagnosis, submucosal tumor was in 11 cases (55%) and cyst of the stomach in 4 cases (18.2%). Judging from the findings of the gastrointestinal series and/or gastric endoscopy as seems to be justified to assume that (1) changes of the shape of gastric submucosal tumors should not only be more carefully pursued roentgenologically, but also (2) confirmed endo-scopically, and (3) the presence of fluctuation of the tumor should also be detected endo-scopically for the exact preoperative diagnosis of cyst of the stomach, although still difficult in daily clinical activity for one reason or another.
