Laparoscopic Management of Mesenteric Cyst: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Theodoridis Theodoros D, Zepiridis Leonidas, Athanatos Dimitrios, Tzevelekis Filippos, Kellartzis Diamantis, Bontis John N
Primary Institution: First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 'Papageorgiou' Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conclusion
Laparoscopic enucleation of mesenteric cysts is feasible and should be considered as the treatment of choice.
Supporting Evidence
- Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal tumors with a prevalence of 1:100,000 in adults.
- Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice for mesenteric cysts.
- The patient was discharged free of symptoms the day after surgery.
Takeaway
A woman had a cyst that was wrongly thought to be near her ovary, but it was actually a rare type of cyst in her abdomen. Doctors removed it using a small camera and she felt better right away.
Methodology
The cyst was removed laparoscopically with the assistance of an ultracision harmonic scalpel.
Limitations
The rarity of mesenteric cysts makes pre-operative diagnosis difficult.
Participant Demographics
30 years old, Caucasian, female, housewife.
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