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Mesenteric lipoma is a rare benign tumor of mature fat cells. Although generally asymptomatic, it occasionally causes abdominal pain, ileus, and small bowel volvulus, depending on its location and size. A definitive diagnosis can be made by pathological examination. Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography show this lesion as a well-defined, homogeneous mass with fat density surrounded by a thin capsule. Because of its rare etiologic origin, we report the case of a 7-year-old girl with a mass in the abdomen and ileus, found to be caused by a mesenteric lipoma.
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Ozel, S., Apak, S., Ozercan, I. et al. Giant Mesenteric Lipoma as a Rare Cause of Ileus in a Child: Report of a Case. Surg Today 34, 470–472 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-003-2724-y
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