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Mesenteric cysts: a cause of small bowel obstruction in children
The American Surgeon
|June 1, 1975
Insights
Mesenteric cysts causing intestinal obstruction in children aged 2-10 years are rare but should be considered. This study presents a case and literature review of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Intestinal obstruction is a serious condition in children.
- Mesenteric cysts are uncommon causes of pediatric intestinal obstruction.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of considering mesenteric cysts in pediatric intestinal obstruction.
- To present a case of a child with intestinal obstruction secondary to a mesenteric cyst.
- To review the existing literature on mesenteric cysts causing intestinal obstruction in children.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Literature review using relevant medical databases.
- Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.
Main Results:
- A case of a pediatric patient with intestinal obstruction due to a mesenteric cyst is detailed.
- The review covers the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options for mesenteric cysts.
- Mesenteric cysts can present acutely or chronically, mimicking other common causes of obstruction.
Conclusions:
- Mesenteric cysts, though rare, are a significant cause of intestinal obstruction in children aged 2-10 years.
- A high index of suspicion is necessary for timely diagnosis and surgical intervention.
- Prompt management can prevent complications and ensure favorable prognosis in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Intestinal obstruction secondary to a mesenteric cyst in childhood, although rare, should be considered in the child between ages 2-10 years with chronic or acute obstruction. A case of mesenteric cyst associated with obstruction is presented, along with a review of the literature.