Mesenteric lymphatic hygroma is a benign tumor of lymphatic origin that is rarely observed in adult patients. Congenital and developed non-specific symptoms, including abdominal distension, pain and ileus, develop at an early age in patients. This type of disease is usually reported by pediatric doctors, as referred to in the literature. The current study presents the case of a 23-year-old male in whom a polycystic mass in the mesentery was identified by computed tomography. The size of the tumor was measured to be 30×20×15 cm during surgery. The mass was excised completely with preservation of the intestine, duodenum, pancreas and other neighboring organs. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lymphatic hygroma. The post-operative recovery was uneventful, with the exception of chylous leakage for one week, which was relieved spontaneously. In addition, the present study presents a review of the previous literature concerning mesenteric lymphatic hygroma.
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