[Cystic lymphangiomas of the mesentery and the epiploon. About two cases].

Two cases of cystic lymphangiomas of the mesentery and the epiploon are hereby related. The authors underline the following points: first, the rarity of these tumors along with the absence of significant clinical features makes the differential diagnosis with ovary tumors a difficult task. Second, although abdominal ultra sonography, completed by CT scan, allows the hypothesis of lymphangioma, only histological examination will confirm the diagnosis.

[Volvulus of the right colon and common mesentery in the adult].

About two observations of volvulus of the right colon on common mesenterium which is a rare affection, the authors remind the clinical latency of this disease and the diagnosis difficulty which bring patient to be almost operated lately. Authors insist on the interest of the prevention and recommend radical surgery as a treatment of choice.