[Chylous cyst of the mesentery].

نویسندگان

  • F Siemers
  • H Ziegler
چکیده

Mesenteric cysts are uncommon lesions with a variable clinical presentation. A provisional diagnosis is possible on clinical and radiological grounds, while confirmation is subject to histopathological examination. We present two cases of mesenteric cysts, both occurring in children. Following clinical examination and histopathological analysis, both were diagnosed as cases of chylous mesenteric cysts.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift

دوره 125 19  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2000