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Mesenteric cysts associated with recurrent small-bowel volvulus: cause or effect?

Shailesh M Prabhu¹, Rama Anand, Mahender K Narula

¹Department of Radiodiagnosis, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Assoc. SSK and KSC Hospitals, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India. shailesh182@gmail.com

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Recurrent small-bowel volvulus can be associated with mesenteric cysts. This study reports cases of lymphangioma and duplication cysts linked to long-standing volvulus without malrotation.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Recurrent small-bowel volvulus involves intermittent or persistent twisting of small bowel loops around the mesentery.
The relationship between mesenteric cysts and recurrent small-bowel volvulus is debated.
Congenital anomalies and acquired conditions can predispose to volvulus.

Observation:

This report details three cases of recurrent small-bowel volvulus.
Two cases involved mesenteric lymphangioma.
One case involved an enteric duplication cyst.

Findings:

Mesenteric lymphangiomas and enteric duplication cysts were observed in association with long-standing recurrent small-bowel volvulus.
The patients did not have intestinal malrotation.
These findings suggest a potential link between these cysts and volvulus development.

Implications:

Understanding this association may improve diagnosis and management of recurrent small-bowel volvulus.
Further research is needed to elucidate the causal relationship.
This highlights the importance of considering mesenteric abnormalities in pediatric patients with unexplained small-bowel volvulus.