Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4161452 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Mesenteric lipoma is a rare benign tumor of mature fat cells. Although generally asymptomatic, it occasionally causes abdominal pain, ileus, and small bowel volvulus, depending on its location and size. A definitive diagnosis can be made by pathological examination. Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography show this lesion as a well-defined, homogenous mass with fat density surrounded by a thin capsule. Because of its rare etiologic origin, we report the case of a 2-year-old male presented with progressive abdominal distension and failure to thrive, found to be caused by a mesenteric lipoma.
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Authors
Christelle Tayeh, Sirin Mneimneh, Rayan El-Masri, Nabil Daoud, Mariam Rajab,