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Published on: July 21, 2023
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Mesenteric Cyst: A Case Report.
Hanan E Alqurashi1, Abdulrahman A Alaryni2, Rani A Alsairafi3
1General Surgery, Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU.
Cureus
|March 3, 2023
Summary
Mesenteric cysts are rare abdominal growths. This case report details a 20-year-old female diagnosed with an abdominal mesenteric cyst, highlighting their potential for complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are uncommon benign abdominal neoplasms.
- They typically arise from the small bowel mesentery or mesocolon.
- While generally benign, a small percentage carry a risk of malignant transformation.
Observation:
- A case of a 20-year-old female patient presenting with an abdominal mesenteric cyst is reported.
- The cyst was discovered incidentally or during management of complications.
- The patient's specific presentation and cyst characteristics are detailed.
Findings:
- The presented case involves a mesenteric cyst in a young adult female.
- Diagnostic imaging and pathological findings are consistent with a benign mesenteric cyst.
- The cyst's location and size are documented.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and management of mesenteric cysts are crucial due to potential complications.
- Understanding the risk of malignant transformation, though low, necessitates careful follow-up.
- This case contributes to the literature on mesenteric cyst presentations in young adults.
