J Korean Radiol Soc.  2006 Sep;55(3):275-284. 10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.3.275.

CT Findings of Cystic and Solid Masses of the Mesentery

• Kim YJ
• Kim MY
• Lee JW
• Suh CH
• Kim JM
• Beak SY

• KMID: 2209145
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.3.275

Abstract

CT remains the optimal imaging modality for diagnosing cystic and solid masses in the mesentery. CT may provide important information regarding the lesion? location, size and shape, the presence and thickness of a wall, the presence of septa, calcifications or fat, and the involvement of adjacent structures. Although percutaneous imaging-guided or surgical biopsy is often necessary to guide medical management, analysis of the CT features along with the clinical history may be helpful in differentiating mesenteric masses, including cystic lesions and primary neoplasms arising from the mesenchymal tissues or the secondary metastatic lesions. CT is useful not only for detecting cystic and solid mesenteric masses, but also for helping physicians become familiar with the features of various mesenteric masses for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Keyword

Mesentery; Neoplasms; Abdomen, CT; Mesentery, cysts; Mesentery, neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Diagnosis
Mesentery*