Giant Mesenteric Cyst

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Mesenteric cysts (MCs) are defined as cystic masses located in the mesentery. These are commonly located at the ileal mesentery, but they also can be found anywhere at the mesentery from the duodenum to the rectum [1]. The incidence of mesenteric cysts has been estimated to be 1:100,000 in the adult population, with a male:female ratio of 1:1 [2]. The etiopathogenesis of the disease remains unknown, and many pathologic processes have been reported, including benign proliferation of ectopic lymphatics, obstructions of the lymphatics, abdominal traumas and local degeneration of some lymph nodes [2, 3]. Most MCs remain asymptomatic [4]. A total of 40% are diagnosed incidentally during surgery. Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting are the most frequent symptoms [1]. We present a case with an unknown abdominal mass, diagnosed as giant ileal MC and treated surgically. …