Clinical image. Chylolymphatic mesenteric cyst in a 3-month old infant

Folia Med Cracov. 2020;60(1):97-101. doi: 10.24425/fmc.2020.133490.

Abstract

Chylolymphatic mesenteric cysts are extremely rare among children. Herein we report a case of a 3-month old infant that was admitted to the Emergency Department due to repeated vomiting. Preoperative ultrasonography demonstrated the presence of a thin-walled multiloculated cystic lesion in the right abdomen. Patient underwent then elective surgical excision. Histopathological examination documented the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma type III, according to Lozanoff classification.

Keywords: child; lymphangioma; mesenteric cyst; vomiting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnosis*
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Mesenteric Cyst / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome