Infected mesenteric ileocaecal dermoid cyst in a child
Mesenteric dermoid cysts are a rare cause of abdominal pain. Although dermoid cysts occur in many parts of the body there have been only a few case reports involving the bowel mesentery. We present a case of a symptomatic mesenteric dermoid cyst involving the ileocaecal junction in a child.
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Oxford University Press
2010-12-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Surgical Case Reports |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://jscr.co.uk/2010/12/paediatric-surgery/infected-mesenteric-ileocaecal-dermoid-cyst-in-a-child/ |