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Rare case report: mesocolonic dermoid cyst
Ajay Gujar1, Dale Rodrigues1, Uday Tambe1
1Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital and Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai India ; 122, Aram Nagar 2, Off J. P. Road, Machlimar Buststop, Andheri (West), Mumbai 61 India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|January 16, 2014
Summary
This report details a rare case of a dermoid cyst found in the mesentery of the transverse colon. Dermoid cysts are uncommon intra-abdominal tumors, and this finding highlights their rarity.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal tumors with diverse classifications.
- Dermoid cysts represent an uncommon subtype of mesenteric cysts.
- Mesocolon cysts are rare and often indistinguishable from mesenteric cysts until surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of a dermoid cyst in the mesentery of the transverse colon.
- To contribute to the literature on uncommon intra-abdominal cystic lesions.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- A rare case of a dermoid cyst was identified in the mesentery of the transverse colon.
- This finding underscores the infrequent occurrence of dermoid cysts in this anatomical location.
Conclusions:
- Dermoid cysts of the mesentery are exceptionally rare.
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis of mesenteric cysts can be challenging.
