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Primary seromucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the mesentery


S. Sobnach
J.C. Kloppers
S. Burmeister
M. Locketz
L. Roodt
S.R Thomson
J.E.J. Krige

Abstract

A 72-year-old woman presented with a slow growing mass on the left side of theĀ  abdomen, which was found to originate from the mesentery of the descending colon. Histopathology revealed a seromucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the mesentery, a rare clinical entity occurring most often in females. There are only 20 cases reported in the literature. It is postulated that these tumours develop as a result of serous or mucinous metaplasia of pre-existing coelomic mesothelium. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of successful management.

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