Mesenteric lipoblastoma presenting as a segmental volvulus
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Murine Mesenteric Lymphadenectomy for Selective Disruption of Lymphatic Communication with Region-Specific Gut
Published on: December 30, 2025
David C Yu1, Patrick J Javid, Kudakwashe R Chikwava
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. david.yu@childrens.harvard.edu
Abstract:
Mesenteric lipoblastoma is a rare tumor and, its presentation as a bowel obstruction with possible midgut volvulus has only been reported once before. A 7-year-old girl presented with nausea and vomiting but a benign abdominal examination. Upper gastrointestinal contrast study demonstrated possible malrotation with midgut volvulus. During emergency laparotomy, segmental small bowel volvulus secondary to a large mesenteric lipoblastoma was found. The lipoblastoma was resected with a segment of small bowel. Resection margins were negative for tumor, and the patient is doing well with no evidence of recurrence.
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