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Mesenteric chylous cyst. Case report
A Latif al-Arfaj1, A al-Kreedees
1Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The European Journal of Surgery = Acta Chirurgica
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Mesenteric chylous cysts are rare abdominal conditions. This report details an unusual case presenting with postprandial pain, a symptom not commonly associated with these cysts.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenteric chylous cysts are uncommon benign lymphatic malformations.
- Historically, fewer than 50 cases were documented by 1987.
- Typical symptoms include abdominal pain and distension.
Observation:
- This case presents an atypical manifestation of a mesenteric chylous cyst.
- The patient experienced postprandial pain, a less common presenting symptom.
Findings:
- The study highlights an unusual clinical presentation of mesenteric chylous cyst.
- Postprandial pain as a primary symptom is emphasized.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of mesenteric chylous cyst symptomatology.
- Clinicians should consider chylous cysts in the differential diagnosis of postprandial abdominal pain.