Rupture of a giant jejunal mesenteric cystic lymphangioma misdiagnosed as ovarian torsion: A case report  

作　　者：Jing Xu Tie-Feng Lv 

机构地区：[1]Department of Hepatopathy,Hangzhou Xixi Hospital,Hangzhou 310023,Zhejiang Province,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第4期847-852,共6页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：BACKGROUND Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor that affects the lymphatic system.Mesenteric lymphangiomas in the small bowel are extremely uncommon.CASE SUMMARY We present a 21-year-old female patient who complained of abdominal pain.The diagnosis of ovarian torsion was suspected after abdominopelvic unenhanced computed tomography and ultrasound revealed a large cyst in contact with the bladder,ovary,and uterus.The patient underwent emergency laparotomy per-formed by gynecologists,but it was discovered that the cystic tumor originated from the jejunum.Gastrointestinal surgeons were then called in to perform a cystectomy.Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the mesentery.The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery.CONCLUSION Mesenteric lymphangiomas can cause abdominal pain,and imaging techniques can help determine their characteristics,location,and size.Complete surgical excision and pathological examination are considered the standard treatment and diagnostic method.

关 键 词：RUPTURE JEJUNUM Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma Ovarian torsion Surgical excision Pathological examination Case report 

分 类 号：R735.32[医药卫生—肿瘤]