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Mesenteric Lymphangioma: A Silent Reason of Acute Abdomen with Subsequent Ischemic Mid Gut Volvulus

Dr Zaka Ur Rab Siddiqui1, Fatima Hussain2

1Consultant General And Laparoscopic Surgeon Al Iman General Hospital Riyadh First Health Cluster Riyadh. Saudi Arabia

2Resident Physician Al Iman General Hospital Riyadh First Health ClusterRiyadh. Saudi Arabia

American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2026, 14(3), 42-44. DOI: 10.12691/ajmcr-14-3-2
Received March 14, 2026; Revised April 16, 2026; Accepted April 23, 2026

Abstract

Midgut volvulus is a surgical emergency where the small intestine twists around its blood supply (the superior mesenteric artery and vein), obstructing blood flow and potentially leading to tissue damage. It's more common in infants with intestinal malrotation, a condition where the intestines don't rotate correctly during development, but it can also occur in adults. In this article, we are reporting an interesting case report of mid gut volvulus with early ischemic changes due to undiagnosed mesenteric lymphagioma in an adult.

Keywords:

Midgut Volvulus, ishemic bowel, mesenteric lymphangioma, intestinal obstruction
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