Yonsei Med J.  2004 Apr;45(2):356-358.

Intestinal Obstruction Due to a Mesenteric Cyst

• Barut I
• Tarhan OR
• Ciris M
• Akdeniz Y
• Bulbul M

Abstract

Mesenteric cysts are rarely thought of, may be difficult to diagnose, and are usually asymptomatic except when complicated. Intestinal obstruction is a rarely reported complication of these cysts. A case of mesenteric cyst that was causing obstruction of the large bowel is presented, along with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Mesenteric cyst; intestinal obstruction

MeSH Terms

Aged
Human
Intestinal Obstruction/*etiology/pathology
Male
Mesenteric Cyst/*complications/pathology