PMC3959301_01
Intra-operative photograph of segment of small bowel affected by mesenteric and intestinal cystic disease showing the ruptured infected mesenteric cyst abutting the bowel wall
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One cystic lesion on the posterior aspect of the mesentery had ruptured with evidence of surrounding induration [Fig. 1].
Resected segment of small bowel opened along its antimesenteric border. Cystic disease affecting both the mesentery and all layers of the small bowel wall can be seen
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The resected bowel was opened along its antimesenteric border and cystic disease affecting both the mesentery and bowel wall was confirmed [Fig. 2].
Hematoxylin and eosin stained sections of microscopic findings, magnification x100. Mucosa and submucosa (a) show dilated lymphatics. Serosal fat (b) shows dilated lymphatics with evidence of acute inflammation
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Dilated lymphatic channels were noted to extend throughout the full thickness of bowel wall and into the mesentery [Fig. 3].