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. 2015 Dec;9(12):TJ05-6.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/16631.6994. Epub 2015 Dec 1.

Mesenteric Lymphangioma Presenting as Ileal Volvulus

Harishkiran N Elukoti  1 , Sulee Alcasoas  2 , Jeevan Vernekar  3 , Poonam Hegde  4 , Sweta Pereira  5
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Mesenteric Lymphangioma Presenting as Ileal Volvulus

Harishkiran N Elukoti et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Dec.
No abstract available

Keywords: Computed tomography; Intestinal obstruction; Mesentery.

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Figures

[Table/Fig-1]:
[Table/Fig-1]:
A 38-year-old male with mesenteric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Coronal view showing dilated jejunal (left arrow), ileal loops (four point star) and transition zone(triangle).
[Table/Fig-2]:
[Table/Fig-2]:
A 38-year-old male with mesenteric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Axial view showing transitional zone (arrow) and cystic mass lesion (five point star).
[Table/Fig-3]:
[Table/Fig-3]:
A 38-year-old male with mesenteric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Axial view showing mural thickening with stratification (right arrow).
[Table/Fig-4]:
[Table/Fig-4]:
A 38-year-old male with mesent-eric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Coronal view showing twisting of mesentery (right arrow).
[Table/Fig-5]:
[Table/Fig-5]:
A 38-year-old male with mesenteric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Coronal view showing non enhancing cystic mass along the mesenteric border of small bowel (right arrow).
[Table/Fig-6]:
[Table/Fig-6]:
A 38-year-old male with mesenteric lymphangioma with ileal volvulus. Multidetector Contrast CT scan at Venous phase. Axial view showing free fluid in the abdomen (five point star).
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