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Mesentric cyst- an unusual presentation as inguinal hernia
Abu Obaidah1, Shivaji B Mane, Nitin Dhende
1Teerthankar Medical College and Research Centre, Moradabad, UP India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|April 2, 2013
Summary
Mesenteric cysts are rare childhood tumors, often asymptomatic. This report details an extremely uncommon case of a mesenteric cyst presenting as an irreducible inguinal hernia in a child.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Tumors
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are uncommon pediatric neoplasms.
- Typically asymptomatic, they can manifest with vague abdominal pain or, rarely, acute abdominal conditions like torsion or obstruction.
- Inguinal hernias are common in children, but rarely associated with mesenteric cysts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of a pediatric mesenteric cyst.
- To highlight an unusual presentation of this rare tumor.
- To emphasize the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric surgical presentations.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a pediatric patient.
- Clinical presentation review.
- Surgical and pathological findings analysis.
Main Results:
- A pediatric patient presented with an irreducible inguinal hernia.
- Surgical exploration revealed a mesenteric cyst as the cause of the hernia.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of mesenteric cyst.
Conclusions:
- Mesenteric cysts can present atypically, mimicking common pediatric surgical conditions.
- An irreducible inguinal hernia can be a rare manifestation of a mesenteric cyst.
- Diagnostic vigilance is crucial for rare pediatric abdominal pathologies.
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