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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.


Overview

  • Histologic classification of mesenteric or omental cysts: [1]
    • Lymphangioma: endothelial lining
    • Enteric duplication cyst: Enteric lining and double-muscle lining with neural elements;
    • Enteric cyst: Enteric lining (mucosa with no muscle layer
    • Mesothelial cyst: mesothelial lining
    • Nonpancreatic pseudocyst has no lining, with a fibrous wall.
  • The most common type of mesenteric or omental cyst is lymphangioma, followed by a nonpancreatic pseudocyst, a duplication cyst, a mesothelial cyst, and an enteric cyst.

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Patient #3: Lymphangioma

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References

  1. C Stoupis, PR Ros, PL Abbitt, SS Burton, and J Gauger Bubbles in the belly: imaging of cystic mesenteric or omental masses. RadioGraphics 1994 14: 729-737.

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