Giant mesenteric lymphangioma: a rare cause of a life-threatening complication in an adult. (7th September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siddique, Khurram; Bhandari, Santosh; Basu, Sanjoy
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2010
• Publication Date: 2010-09-07
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.04.2010.2896
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Mesenteric cyst lymphangiomas (MCLs) are rare benign tumours of unknown aetiology seen mostly in children. Clinical presentation can be diverse ranging from incidental abdominal cysts to an acute abdomen. A 24-year-old previously fit and healthy young man presented with a 2-week history of cramping, central abdominal pain and vomiting requiring acute hospital admission. He was a diagnostic conundrum despite extensive preoperative investigations. Recurring symptoms required urgent surgical exploration, resection and histological confirmation with a successful outcome. We review the literature and present here this rare case in an adult of MCL that has the potential to grow, invade and develop major life-threatening complications.