Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports (Jan 2022)

Infected mesenteric cystic lymphangioma as a cause of pediatric acute abdomen

  • Meaghan Broderick,
  • Nicolle Burgwardt,
  • Gerard Weinberg

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 76
p. 102144

Abstract

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Mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas are rare intraabdominal tumors, most often seen in the pediatric population. These tumors manifest in a variety of ways and can present as an acute abdomen secondary to infection, volvulus, or ischemia. We report a case of a two-year-old presenting with peritonitis resulting from infection of multiple mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas and discuss changing management strategies as seen in the literature.

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