A Rare Case of Huge Intraabdominal Mesenteric Cyst in a Paediatric Patient Mimicking Volvulus.

Authors

  • Marlina Yusuf Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Juhara Haron Clinical radiologist and senior lecturer, Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus,Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v3i3.99

Keywords:

Mesenteric, Cyst, Paediatrics, Volvulus

Abstract

Mesenteric cyst is a very rare disease in children that can present in many various conditions. Its diagnosis is very challenging either by a clinical or imaging. Delay in diagnosis can cause significant morbidity and mortality for the patient. Hence, we shared a case of a huge mesenteric cyst in paediatric that presented as an acute abdomen and causing preoperative diagnostic dilemma.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 03 No. 03 July’19. Page: 175-177

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Published

2019-05-25

How to Cite

Yusuf, M., & Haron, J. (2019). A Rare Case of Huge Intraabdominal Mesenteric Cyst in a Paediatric Patient Mimicking Volvulus. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 3(3), 175–177. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v3i3.99

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Case Report

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