Mesenteric Cystic Lymphangioma: A Case Report

Abstract

Mesenteric cysts are uncommon intra-abdominal masses that can present with atypical abdominal symptoms. Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma (MCL) is one of the rare forms of mesenteric cysts, and fewer than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. MCLs are benign cystic masses of unknown etiology but have the tendency to recur and invade neighboring structures. The present study reports the case of a 42-year-old male who underwent the complete resection of an MCL and who was followed up for 8 months postoperatively until determined to be disease free. Moreover, it is an overviewed literature report regarding diagnosis and surgical therapy of disease.