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  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Mesenteric cysts are rare abdominal growths, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered.
  • Complications like infection, hemorrhage, or obstruction can lead to acute abdomen.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, and a palpable mass.
  • Elevated white blood cells and procalcitonin indicated systemic inflammation.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography revealed a mesenteric cystic tumor.
  • Exploratory laparotomy confirmed an infected mesenteric pseudocyst of the jejunum, which was surgically extirpated.

Implications:

  • Infected mesenteric pseudocysts can present as acute abdomen, requiring prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
  • Early surgical resection of pseudocysts, with or without bowel resection, is vital for preventing life-threatening complications.