Chylous mesentric cyst (unusual presentation, unusual management)

Autor: Basma Shalaby, Mohamed Wahdan, Rana Essameldin, Basma Atef, George Metias, Mohamed Ali, Ahmed Eshiba
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Vol 23, Iss C, Pp 6-8 (2017)
ISSN: 2213-5766
DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2017.05.007
Popis: Mesenteric and omental cysts are very rare conditions in pediatric age that occurs in any part of GIT covered by mesentry or omentum. The condition is discovered accidently mainly with non clear etiology but the most accepted theory is benign proliferation of ectopic lymphatics in the mesentery. In this case study, the patient was 2 months old female baby presented with mild distended and tender abdomen. ULTRASOUND showed multiple loculated collections with edematous bowel wall reactions. Midline abdominal exploration was done.
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