Mesothelial-based cyst of the proximal jejunal mesentery: a rare cause of acute abdominal pain
Mesenteric cysts are rare benign intra-abdominal lesions, with mesothelial cysts representing an uncommon subtype. We present a 36-year-old female with acute abdominal pain and computed tomography scan with a large proximal jejunal mesenteric cyst. Surgical excision and en bloc resection were performed, and histopathology confirmed a benign mesothelial cyst. Postoperatively, the patient recovered uneventfully with improved glycaemic control, allowing discontinuation of antidiabetic therapy. This was considered an incidental finding.
Authors
- Carisa Jimenez Chaparro
- Valeria Matias Aponte
- Kiomara Oliveras Rivera
- Omar J Rovira Bellido
Institutions
- Southwestern Educational Society (PR)
- Antillean Adventist University (PR)
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjag354
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00