Giant Mesenteric Cyst, Presentation as Acute Appendicitis in Adult: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction - Mesenteric cysts are uncommon benign abdominal lesions with no classical clinical features. The preoperative diagnosis requires the common imaging modalities but the final diagnosis established only during surgery or histological analysis. The treatment of choice is complete surgical excision. Case reportWe report a 25-year-old male with a non-specific abdominal pain and discomfort since 15 days. USG finding suggestive of large collection in right ileac fossae and pelvis. Expletory laperotomy was done and during intraoperative a large mesenteric cyst was found. The cyst was completely removed and histology report confirmed mesenteric cyst without evidence of malignancy. Conclusion- Mesenteric cyst is rare tumor that more common in children. They may be presented various clinical symptom. Mesenteric cyst best treated as resection anastomosis
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ramniwas Dhukiya
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