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[Mesenteric volvulus associated with mesenteric lipoma: about a case].

Hamidou Dème¹, Nfally Badji¹, Léra Géraud Akpo¹

¹Service de Radiologie et Imagerie Médicale, CHU Aristide Le Dantec, BP 3001 Pasteur Dakar, Sénégal.

The Pan African Medical Journal

|March 3, 2017

Summary

A rare case of pediatric acute abdominal pain was diagnosed as mesenteric volvulus secondary to a lipoma. Imaging techniques like ultrasound and CT scan were crucial for diagnosis, leading to successful surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Acute abdominal pain in children can present with non-specific symptoms.

Keywords:

CT scan Mesenteric lipoma ultrasound volvulus

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Mesenteric volvulus is a surgical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis.

Lipomas, though generally benign, can precipitate gastrointestinal complications.