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ArticleCureus2023

An Unexpected Cause of Abdominal Discomfort: Non-pancreatic Mesenteric Pseudocyst.

Jorge A Gutiérrez-Gónzalez, Luis A González-Torres, Gustavo Dragustinovis-Hinojosa, Néstor V Méndez-Huerta, Gerardo E Muñoz-Maldonado

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jorge A Gutiérrez-GónzalezDepartment of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Luis A González-TorresDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Gustavo Dragustinovis-HinojosaDepartment of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Néstor V Méndez-HuertaDepartment of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Gerardo E Muñoz-MaldonadoDepartment of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León · MXHospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio Gonzalez · MX

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mesenteric cysts (MCs), rare entities of embryologic origin, predominantly affect the small bowel's mesentery. The clinical manifestations of MCs often lack specificity, which complicates diagnosis. Given their rarity, detailed reporting of MC cases is essential to enhance understanding and improve treatment strategies. We present a case of a 45-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with a one-month history of abdominal pain in the umbilical region, postprandial fullness, progressive decrease in food intake, 12 kg weight loss, and increased abdominal girth. Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed a well-defined mass in the jejunoileal area. During the exploratory laparotomy, we identified and excised a fibrotic mass on the mesentery of the ileal jejunum, which was not adherent to the intestines. We discharged the patient with no complications following an uneventful four-day observational period. Histopathological examination, including immunohistochemical staining, confirmed the lesion as a non-pancreatic mesenteric pseudocyst. On the follow-up visit, the patient reported no complications. This case report underscores the solitary, multilocular nature of the jejunoileal MC, distinct for its serosanguineous fluid content. In conclusion, this case highlights the diagnostic challenge of MCs and illustrates the potential for successful management with a timely and multidisciplinary approach.

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abdominal pseudocystintra-abdominal tumorsmesenteric cystnon-pancreatic pseudocystsurgical case reportsunexplained abdominal pain

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PMID38152798
PMCPMC10751462
OpenAlexW4389055126

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