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Mesenteric Cyst: A Rare Entity.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mesenteric cyst: an unusual cause of recurrent abdominal pain in a child.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Mesothelial-based cyst of the proximal jejunal mesentery: a rare cause of acute abdominal pain.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- A Giant Mesenteric Cystic Lymphangioma Causing Abdominal Mass Effect: A Case Report of a 57-Year-Old Woman.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- Chylolymphatic mesenteric cyst in a young adult: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Mesenteric Cyst: A Case Report of a Rare Entity.Cureus · 2025Article
- Unveiling the uncommon: a rare case of mesenteric cyst with unusual presentation.Journal of surgical case reports · 2025Article
- Thoracic duct obstruction leading to chylous mesenteric cyst in an female obese adolescent: a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Giant Mesenteric Cyst: Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Management in a Clinical Case.Cureus · 2025Article
- Giant Mesenteric Cyst in a Young Adult Mimicking Refractory Ascites: A Diagnostic and Surgical Challenge-A Case Report.Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine · 2025Article
- Acute Abdomen Caused by Infected Mesenteric Cyst.Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Mesenteric cysts are rare entities that are challenging to diagnose and treat because of their variable presentation and histological characteristics. They have been majorly classified into six groups, out of which, the chylo-lymphatic type is the most common. Their etiology remains poorly understood but is usually linked to lymphatic pathologies. They are thin-walled cysts, present in the mesentery of the gastrointestinal tract. They can mimic multiple other cysts; hence, their timely diagnosis is of utmost importance. Imaging techniques aid in the preoperative diagnosis along with a thorough physical exam. The mainstay of treatment is surgical excision of the cyst, which is essential to prevent the recurrence of malignant transformation; the usual method of removal is laparoscopy. Alternative treatments are aspiration and marsupialization, which are only utilised for specific cases. The recurrence rate is usually low after total excision, but follow-ups are recommended for early detection of recurrence. This case study highlights the significance of prompt diagnosis and proper management of mesenteric cysts.
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