Treatment of an omental cyst by laparoscopic surgery.
- Author:
Jeong Hoon BAE
1
;
Rok SONG
;
Mee Ran KIM
;
Yong Seok LEE
;
Jong Sup PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. jspark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ascites;
Mesenteric cyst;
Laparoscopic surgery
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ascites;
Female;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Lymphangioma;
Mesenteric Cyst;
Omentum
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008;51(2):247-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mesenteric cysts are uncommon, and they are histopathologically classified as pseudocyst, mesothelial cyst, lymphangioma and omental cyst. We report a case of a 27-year-old female with a huge cystic mass arising from greater omentum. Patient complained the symptoms of abdominal distention due to massive ascites and intermittent pelvic discomfort. The diagnostic examinations including ultrasonography and computed tomography were performed and identified a huge, intraabdominal cyst. Laparoscopic resection of cyst was done with no clinical and symptomatic evidence of adverse event till 12 months. The diagnostic role of sonography and CT in ascites with unknown etiology is emphasized. Minimal invasive surgery showed comparable result to open exploration.
