Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma: a congenital and an acquired anomaly? Two cases and a review of the literature
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Illustrative cases
A 6-year-old boy was referred for second opinion, with episodes of colicky abdominal pain combined with bilious vomiting and chronic therapy resistant constipation. During earlier evaluation, ultrasonography showed retroperitoneal cysts in the left flank just above the urinary bladder. Together they had a diameter of 13 cm and a volume of 400 mL. The cysts were multilocular and thin-walled and matched with the characteristics of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma. Echinococcus infestation had been
Discussion
Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma generally presents as a partial intestinal obstruction with possible volvulus and associated intestinal infarction [11], [12], [13], [14], [15]. On examination, a movable mass may sometimes be palpable [1], [7]. Potential symptoms are abdominal distension, abdominal pain, nausea, bilious vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. Ultrasonography and computed tomography are considered the most appropriate radiodiagnostic modalities to evaluate cysts of the mesentery,
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