Mesenteric cyst: abdominal lymphangioma

Reis, Diogo Gontijo dos; Rabelo, Ní­collas Nunes; Aratake, Sidnei Jose

doi:10.1590/s0102-67202014000200016

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“…Mesenteric cysts can be located anywhere in the mesentery from the duodenum to the rectum [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , 7 , 9 ], and it may extend from the base of the mesentery into the retroperitoneum [ [3] , [4] , [5] ], but it is usually located in the small bowel mesentery [ 1 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 ].…”

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“…Mesenteric cyst is a rare pathology that is asymptomatic in most of the cases and affects any segment of the bowel mesentery, but it is more prevalent in the ileum [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] ]. It was first described by Benevieni in 1507 [ 1 , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] ].…”

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“…The mesenteric cysts can occur at any age [ 7 , 9 ]. and its incidence reaches around 1/100.000 in adults [ [1] , [2] , [3] , 6 ]. There seems to be no difference in involvement between sexes [ 1 , 8 ].…”

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“…There seems to be no difference in involvement between sexes [ 1 , 8 ]. The cyst has benign behavior in almost all cases and it pathogenesis is still unknown [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 6 ]. They are often asymptomatic and found incidentally when patients are undergoing investigations or treatment of another condition [ 7 ], but it can complicate and start manifesting different symptoms, including an acute abdomen [ 1 , 7 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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Mesenteric cyst presenting with acute abdomen pain and bowel obstruction: Case report and brief literature review

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Plens

et al. 2020

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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Mesenteric cysts were first described in 1507 and since then remain as a rare intraabdominal pathology. The etiology of this kind of tumor is still unclear and the classification remains controversial. They are usually asymptomatic, but can also cause acute abdominal pain and sometimes need emergency surgical approach. Clinical history, physical exam and complementary tests do not always provide diagnosis, which in many cases is made after surgery. Surgical management with complete excision of the cyst is the gold standard treatment. Laparoscopy technique should be preferred whenever is possible. The knowledge of these rare tumors is important for considering the correct approach. The goals of this article is to describe a case report of mesenteric cyst presented with acute abdominal pain at the emergency and do a brief literature review about this entity.

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Mesenteric cyst presenting with acute abdomen pain and bowel obstruction: Case report and brief literature review

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et al. 2020

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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“…[ 3 ] Most previously reported ILs are asymptomatic and are often incidentally found through imaging investigation or during surgery for other unrelated causes. [ 4 ] Current advancements in radiographic techniques and a deeper realization of IL have increased the possibility of imaging and clinical characterization of the abdominal cystic lesion. However, a range of other abdominal lesions including cystic teratomas, enteric cysts, pancreatic psuedocyst, and alimentary tract duplication may masquerade as lymphangioma.…”

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Clinical Analysis of Intraperitoneal Lymphangioma

et al. 2015

Chinese Medical Journal

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Background:Intraperitoneal lymphangioma (IL) used to be thought of as a benign lymphatic malformation with a low rate of preoperative diagnosis. This retrospective study aimed to explore the connection between the cysts and clinical manifestation and imaging characteristics, and to study diagnostic confusion, therapeutic principles and potential recurrent reasons, to further enhance the comprehension of this rare disease.Methods:Here, we retrospectively reviewed 21 patients diagnosed with IL. Age, sex, complaints, physical findings, and imaging features of each patient were documented. The therapies, postoperative complications and treatments were discussed.Results:Symptomatology included eight patients (38%) with intermittent dull pain in the abdomen, and three patients (14%) complained of abdominal persistent pain. The physical examination revealed an abdominal mass in 16 patients (76%), and eight (38%) were reported no discomfort. IL was correctly established preoperatively in 19 patients (90%). Patients were treated using laparotomy, except one who was treated with laparoscopy. Two recurrences were noted during follow-up.Conclusions:IL should be suspected in any patient with a mobile abdominal mass and surgery is required immediately after discovery of the tumor.

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