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Case Report of Cystic Mesenteric Lymphangioma as a Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction in an Adult with a Virgin Abdomen

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Clinical Significance: Cystic mesenteric lymphangiomas are rare benign growths of the mesenteric lymphatic vessels. This entity poses a diagnostic dilemma due to the wide array of symptoms with which patients present. Usually, these patients are diagnosed before the age of 5 years old. Case Presentation: In this report, we present a young adult male with longstanding gastrointestinal complaints and a small bowel obstruction who subsequently underwent exploratory laparotomy with significant bowel resection, and pathology revealed a diagnosis of cystic mesenteric lymphangioma. Conclusions: The presence of small bowel obstruction without prior abdominal surgeries should raise suspicion of congenital pathologies and warrants prompt surgical intervention.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports9020154

Authors: Niharika Singh, James Petrancosta, Sunjida Ahmed, Nicholas Ahn

Institution: Stony Brook University Hospital

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: $1,689