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Mesenteric cyst with milk of calcium
D Baird1, M G Radvany, D J Shanley
1Department of Radiology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859-5000.
Abdominal Imaging
|July 1, 1994
Summary
This report details a rare case of a mesenteric cyst containing milk of calcium in an adult. This unique finding was identified using various imaging techniques, including CT and MRI.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal masses, typically asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
- The etiology of mesenteric cysts remains unclear, with theories including developmental anomalies, trauma, or lymphatic obstruction.
Observation:
- A case of an adult patient presenting with a mesenteric cyst is described.
- The cyst contained a unique substance identified as milk of calcium.
- Preoperative imaging modalities included plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Findings:
- The presence of milk of calcium within a mesenteric cyst has not been previously documented in medical literature.
- Imaging findings were crucial in characterizing the cyst and its contents prior to surgical intervention.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of mesenteric cyst presentations and content.
- Recognition of milk of calcium in mesenteric cysts may influence diagnostic and management strategies.
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis of milk of calcium formation in these cysts.