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A Huge Mesenteric Chylous Cyst, Presenting as Abdominal Mass: A Rare Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Mesenteric cysts are rare abdominal lesions. A mesenteric chylous cyst is a very rare type of mesenteric cyst that may occur anywhere through the bowel, from the duodenum to the rectum. The etiology of mesenteric cysts is unknown and several theories have been suggested for forming these cysts. A mesenteric cyst is mostly found incidentally during investigations for another pathology. The treatment of choice for mesenteric chylous cysts in symptomatic patients is complete excision (enucleation) by either laparoscopic or open technique. The prognosis of a completely excised mesenteric cyst is generally good and its malignant transformation is reported to be around 3%. We present a case of mesenteric chylous cyst in a 60-year-old female presented with abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, who underwent laparotomy and complete cyst excision rate. The purpose of this case report is to consider mesenteric chylous cyst in the differential diagnosis of all abdominal masses.

Source: International Medical Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s513146

Authors: Fareed Ahmad Nazari, Said Karim Zarif, Ghulam Yahia Baset, Soma Katawazai

Institutions: Kabul University, Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320