Introduction.

Lymphangiomas are benign abnormalities of the lymphatic system, which correspond to cystic dilations of these vessels and are located especially in the neck. Only 10% of all these malformations are found in the abdomen and present variable symptoms according to size and their specific location, with abdominal pain being the main symptom.

Methods.

Five pediatric patients with abdominal lymphatic malformations are presented. Their clinical presentation, location, treatment and experience in the management of this pathology in a referral hospital are described.

Results.

The most appropriate methods to make a diagnostic approach are ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Among the options described for treatment are pharmacological, sclerotherapy and surgical resection, both open and laparoscopic.

Conclusion.

There are a variety of methods for resecting abdominal lymphangiomas, but surgery remains the most effective, especially when laparoscopy is used as a therapeutic tool.

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