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Acute Abdomen Caused by Infected Mesenteric Cyst

Valerie Van Ballaer1, Nico Hustings2

  • 1Department of Radiology, UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
|April 29, 2024
PubMed

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Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for diagnosing infected mesenteric cysts causing acute abdomen. Complete surgical excision is necessary for diagnosis confirmation and to rule out malignant transformation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Surgical pathology
  • Abdominal diagnostics

Background:

  • Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal masses.
  • Infected mesenteric cysts can present as an acute abdomen, mimicking other surgical emergencies.
  • Timely diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of infected mesenteric cysts.
  • To emphasize the necessity of complete surgical excision for definitive diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical cases presenting with acute abdomen.
  • Analysis of imaging findings, particularly CT scans.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with histopathological results after surgical excision.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography is highly effective in identifying infected mesenteric cysts.
  • CT findings can suggest the presence of infection and inflammation.
  • Surgical excision is required for definitive diagnosis and to assess for malignancy.

Conclusions:

  • Computed tomography is indispensable for the prompt diagnosis of infected mesenteric cysts presenting as acute abdomen.
  • Complete surgical excision is mandatory for histopathological confirmation and to evaluate the potential for malignant transformation.
Keywords:
CTEmergencyInfectionMRIMesenteric Cyst

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