Huge mesenteric mucinous cystadenoma in normal pregnancy.

Abstract

A 36-year-old woman required laparotomy early in the puerperium after a normal delivery because of the presence of a large abdominal cyst. At laparotomy, a large mucinous cystadenoma was found attached to the root of the ileal mesentery; the ovaries were normal. This is the third case of mesenteric cyst published in association with pregnancy, but the first with a mucinous pattern. Pathologic aspects, possible complications, and treatment are discussed.

• Authors: I Cohen, M Altaras, S Lew, R Jaffe, N Ben-Aderet
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 71 Issue 6 Pt 2 Pg. 1030-2 (Jun 1988) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3374916 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Cystadenoma (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Mesentery (pathology, surgery)
• Peritoneal Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic (pathology, surgery)