A Case Of A Mesenteric Cyst In The Sigmoid Colon Mesentry

Mesenteric cysts are not uncommon in pediatric age group but giant lymphatic cysts of mesentery are reported infrequently. This is a report of 18 months old child who had distension of abdominal and anemia since three months. Investigations revealed E/O lymphatic cyst? Mesenteric cyst? Large cystic mass in abdomen. On exploration large lymphatic cyst in the mesentery of sigmoid colon found. The cyst was multilocular and appeared to be the collection of lymph ( chyle) between the mesentery of sigmoid colon. It is postulated malformation of lymphatic at the root of mesentery might have lead to this pathology.