Adult case of an omphalomesenteric cyst resected by laparoscopic-assisted surgery

World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Feb 7;12(5):825-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i5.825.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Vitelline Duct / abnormalities*