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Mesenteric Cyst*

A mesenteric cyst is considered one of the rarest type of abdominal tumor. We have experienced unusual case of large mesenteric cyst arising from jejunum in a 10-year-old boy. CT disclosed cystic intrabdominal mesenteric mass with attenuated coefficiency +3-+11 Hounsfield units (HU). Pathologically it was confiremed to be benign mesenteric cyst.
Child ; Humans ; Jejunum ; Male ; Mesenteric Cyst

A retrospective study on 18 cases of mesenteric soft tissue tumor in Vietduc Hospital during 1991-2001 has shown that the duration of disease progress was 9 months. The ultrasound found precisely 44,4% of tumor positions. CT scanner only found precisely 1 position. The image diagnostic methods were not different from clinical diagnosis. The operation was major treatment, 83,3% of tumors were removed and there were no postoperative complications. The shortest survival duration was 11 months
Mesenteric Cyst ; contraindications ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Soft Tissue Neoplasms

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.
Adult ; Ascites ; Female ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Lymphangioma ; Mesenteric Cyst ; Omentum

Mesenteric and omental cysts are rare lesions of childhood. These cysts are similar to cystic hygromas in other parts of the body morphologically and pathologically. From 1980 to 1997, 8 children were diagnosed and treated for mesenteric or omental cysts. Their ages ranged from 18 days to 6 years. There were 5 boys and 3 girls. The main presenting symptom was abdominal pain. Operative procedures were complete cysts excision, complete excision with intestinal resection, or complete excision with intestinal resection and colostomy. Accurate preoperative diagnosis was possible with the current ultrasonographic imaging techniques. Complete excision of the lesion was possible in all patients and resulted in an excellent outcome.
Abdominal Pain ; Child ; Colostomy ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphangioma, Cystic ; Mesenteric Cyst ; Surgical Procedures, Operative

Chylous mesenteric cyst is a rare variant of mesenteric cystic lesions. Pathologically there is lack of communication of the main lymphatic vessels, resulting in cystic mass formation. Clinical presentation is diverse and can range from an incidentally apparent abdominal mass to symptoms of an acute abdomen. A 5-year-old girl presented with abdominal distension without pain. CT scan showed a huge and thin-walled cystic mass without solid portion. Laparotomy showed a 20 x 18 cm sized huge mesenteric cyst containing chylous fluid. Pathological diagnosis was cystic lymphangioma.
Abdomen, Acute ; Child ; Humans ; Laparotomy ; Lymphangioma, Cystic ; Lymphatic Vessels ; Mesenteric Cyst ; Preschool Child

Mesenteric cysts are one of the least common intraabdominal lesions, which are very rare in neonates. Among mesenteric cysts, a chylous cyst is the rarest one of all. This entity can be found anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract from the duodenum to the rectum. Mesenteric cysts may be asymptomatic and found on routine examinations, or can present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, palpable mass, abdominal distension and intestinal obstruction. We report a rare case of chylous mesenteric cyst in a neonate, who presented with symptoms of the intestinal obstruction along with the review of the literature.
Abdominal Pain ; Duodenum ; Gastrointestinal Tract ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn* ; Intestinal Obstruction ; Mesenteric Cyst* ; Rectum

Mesenteric cysts are rarely thought of, may be difficult to diagnose, and are usually asymptomatic except when complicated. Intestinal obstruction is a rarely reported complication of these cysts. A case of mesenteric cyst that was causing obstruction of the large bowel is presented, along with a review of the literature.
Aged ; Human ; Intestinal Obstruction/*etiology/pathology ; Male ; Mesenteric Cyst/*complications/pathology

Child, Preschool ; Chyle ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Mesenteric Cyst ; diagnosis ; surgery

Accessory spleen is presence of ectopic splenic sue, which has been found in 10~30% in autopsies series. Commonly accessory spleen have no clinical symptoms so diagnosis is difficult to make. But torsion of an wandering accessory spleen which is very unusual entity can appeared as acute abdominal pain and painful mass on abdomen. We reported case of a 27-years-old-woman with torsion of an wandering accessory spleen presenting as acute abdominal pain and painful mass on abdomen. Abdomino-pelvic CT shows large hypodense mass with peripheral enhancement with inflammatory change in LLQ area. Patient underwent laparoscopic exploration under impression of torsion of mesenteric cyst. During the laparoscopic exploration, we found out the torsion of accessory spleen and it was removed successfully by laparoscopic approach. The diagnosis of torsion of wandering accessory spleen could be considered in acute abdomen with intraabdominal mass with hypodense, peripheral enhancement on CT. Despite of size of mass, laparoscopic approach is one of the treatment method in that case.
Abdomen ; Abdomen, Acute ; Abdominal Pain ; Autopsy ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Laparoscopy* ; Mesenteric Cyst ; Spleen*