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[Mesenteric serous cysts. Report of 2 cases]
Dakar Medical
|March 19, 2005
Summary
Two rare cases of mesenteric serous cysts were successfully treated with surgical resection. These benign, unilocular cysts highlight the importance of considering rare diagnoses in abdominal masses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenteric serous cysts are rare cystic neoplasms of the mesentery.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring imaging and histopathological examination.
Observation:
- Two cases of unilocular mesenteric serous cysts are presented.
- The first case involved a 65-year-old female with abdominal pain and a suspected ovarian mass.
- The second case was an incidental finding in a 59-year-old female during CT for thrombocytopenia.
Findings:
- Both patients underwent successful surgical resection.
- Post-operative follow-up showed no recurrence at 7 months and 4 years, respectively.
- Histopathology confirmed unilocular serous cysts.
Implications:
- These cases underscore the rarity of mesenteric serous cysts.
- Surgical resection appears to be an effective treatment with good long-term outcomes.
- Highlights the importance of differential diagnosis for abdominal masses.