Abdominal Lymphatic Malformation Presenting as Acute Abdominal Pain: A Common Pediatric Complaint, but an Unusual Diagnosis

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2016 May;32(5):315-7. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000801.

Abstract

We present the clinical and radiological findings involving a mesenteric lymphatic malformation causing volvulus in a toddler presenting with acute abdominal pain, as well as its treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis*
  • Abdomen, Acute / surgery
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Lymphatic System / abnormalities*
  • Lymphatic System / surgery
  • Male
  • Mesentery / abnormalities*
  • Mesentery / surgery