Large mesenteric cyst

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Progressive abdominal distension.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Female
ct

There is a large well-defined thick-walled unilocular abdominopelvic cystic lesion of intraperitoneal location with a homogeneous fluid content, measuring 35 x 18 x 6 cm with a mass effect on the adjacent digestive structures. No calcification or soft tissue/fatty component is seen. No peripheral enhancement is seen on postcontrast images.

Normal appearance of the solid intra-abdominal organs as well as the uterus and ovaries.

Case Discussion

CT features of a large intraperitoneal abdominopelvic unilocular cystic mass, suggestive of a mesenteric cyst.

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