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Mesenteric cyst
Introduction
Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.
Overview
Overview
- Histologic classification of mesenteric or omental cysts: [1]
- Lymphangioma: endothelial lining
- Enteric duplication cyst: Enteric lining and double-muscle lining with neural elements;
- Enteric cyst: Enteric lining (mucosa with no muscle layer
- Mesothelial cyst: mesothelial lining
- Nonpancreatic pseudocyst has no lining, with a fibrous wall.
- The most common type of mesenteric or omental cyst is lymphangioma, followed by a nonpancreatic pseudocyst, a duplication cyst, a mesothelial cyst, and an enteric cyst.
Diagnostic Findings
Diagnostic Findings
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Patient #3: Lymphangioma
References
References
- ↑ C Stoupis, PR Ros, PL Abbitt, SS Burton, and J Gauger Bubbles in the belly: imaging of cystic mesenteric or omental masses. RadioGraphics 1994 14: 729-737.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]