An accidental finding of a giant intra-abdominal mass.
Jonathan MertensAnn DriessenNiels KomenPublished in: Acta chirurgica Belgica (2021)
Mesenteric cysts can develop asymptomatically and reach enormous proportions. They are often found accidentally. Imaging studies aid in the differential diagnosis, but histopathology remains the diagnostic gold standard. Surgical resection prevails compared to a conservative approach due to the risk of complications. The choice between open or laparoscopic surgery should be determined based on the perioperative risk.