Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
4158663 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Mesenteric lipoblastoma is a rare tumor and, its presentation as a bowel obstruction with possible midgut volvulus has only been reported once before. A 7-year-old girl presented with nausea and vomiting but a benign abdominal examination. Upper gastrointestinal contrast study demonstrated possible malrotation with midgut volvulus. During emergency laparotomy, segmental small bowel volvulus secondary to a large mesenteric lipoblastoma was found. The lipoblastoma was resected with a segment of small bowel. Resection margins were negative for tumor, and the patient is doing well with no evidence of recurrence.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Perinatology, Pediatrics and Child Health
Authors
David C. Yu, Patrick J. Javid, Kudakwashe R. Chikwava, Harry P. Kozakewich, Maria Debiec-Rychter, Craig W. Lillehei, Christopher B. Weldon,