A lymphocele is a collection of lymphatic fluid within the body not bordered by epithelial lining. It is usually a surgical complication seen after extensive pelvic surgery (such as cancer surgery) and is most commonly found in the retroperitoneal space. Spontaneous development is rare. ==Etiology== As already noted by Mori in 1955, the risk of th...
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Cystic mass containing lymph from diseased lymphatic channels or following surgical trauma or other injury. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lim′fō-sēl Definitions: 1. A cystic mass that contains lymph, usually from diseased or injured lymphatic channels. Synonyms: lymphocyst
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