Adult with concurrent mesenteric cyst and acute appendicitis: a case report.

Authors :: Hernandez Cervantes BY
Martinez Lopez D
Almaguer Acevedo FM
Betamcourt Benjamin M
Guzman Lambert R
Rodriguez Gonzalez M
Source :: Journal of surgical case reports [J Surg Case Rep] 2023 May 20; Vol. 2023 (5), pp. rjad275. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 20 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Mesenteric cysts are uncommon intra-abdominal lesions that account for only one in every 100 000 adult hospitalizations. Their diagnosis is based on a comprehensive clinical examination as well as radiological modalities such as ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scans, and it is usually a clinical challenge because of non-specific symptoms. We present our first case of a 51-year-old man with a simple mesenteric cyst accompanying acute appendicitis diagnosed by CT scan of the abdomen and treated by exploratory laparotomy, complete enucleation of the cyst and appendectomy with a 10 month follow-up without complications or recurrence. This type of presentation has not been thoroughly investigated, with only two children reported during our literature review. Even if there is a high level of suspicion, a CT scan is required for confirmation.<br />Competing Interests: None declared.<br /> (Published by Oxford University Press and JSCR Publishing Ltd. © The Author(s) 2023.)