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A case of laparoscopic mesenteric cyst excision.
Vikalp Jain1, Jonas P Demuro, Matthew Geller
1Department of Surgery, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
Case Reports in Surgery
|September 19, 2012
Summary
This case study details a rare symptomatic mesenteric cyst in a young patient presenting with abdominal pain. It highlights the diagnostic approach and successful surgical management of this uncommon gastrointestinal disorder.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system.
- Symptomatic mesenteric cysts can present with nonspecific abdominal pain, mimicking other common gastrointestinal conditions.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of a symptomatic mesenteric cyst in a young, healthy individual.
- To illustrate the typical clinical presentation and diagnostic pathway for mesenteric cysts.
- To discuss the surgical management and outcomes for this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing a 5-month history of abdominal pain.
- Review of diagnostic imaging findings (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan).
- Description of the surgical procedure for cyst excision.
Main Results:
- A symptomatic mesenteric cyst was identified as the cause of abdominal pain.
- Successful surgical resection of the mesenteric cyst was performed.
- The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms post-operatively.
Conclusions:
- Symptomatic mesenteric cysts, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic abdominal pain.
- Multimodality imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis.
- Surgical management remains the definitive treatment for symptomatic mesenteric cysts.