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- This report details a rare case of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 29-year-old Japanese man, who experienced an abdominal mass and elevated serum CEA levels.
- Imaging studies identified a large cystic mass attached to the abdominal wall, prompting laparoscopic-assisted surgery for removal.
- Histological analysis revealed components such as fibromuscular and adipose tissues, along with signs of intestinal structure, confirming the diagnosis of the omphalomesenteric cyst.
Article Abstract
This report describes an extremely rare adult case of an omphalomesenteric cyst resected by laparoscopic-assisted surgery. A 29-years-old Japanese man was referred and admitted to Kyushu University Hospital because of an abdominal mass and an elevated serum CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) level (21.3 ng/mL) in August 2001. Abdominal CT and US demonstrated a cystic mass with septum and calcification. Laparoscopy showed a large mass to be attached to his abdominal wall, measuring 110 mm x 70 mm x 50 mm and filled with mucus. The mass was resected by laparoscopic-assisted surgery. The histological findings of its wall showed fibromuscular tissue, adipose tissue, calcification, and an intestinal structure. It was finally diagnosed to be an omphalomesenteric cyst.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066143 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i5.825 | DOI Listing |
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