Ayesha Ghafoor, Muhammad Nouman Rafique, Muhammad Bilal Chishti, Ayesha Rafique, Muhammad Waris Farooka
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Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal lesions often presenting diagnostic challenges due to their nonspecific clinical manifestations. Despite its rarity, mesenteric cyst should be considered in patients with abdominal masses, especially those with a history of trauma. Diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound and computerised tomography scan, aids in characterisation and surgical planning. Surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment, offering favourable outcomes and reducing the risk of recurrence and malignancy. We report the case of a 15-year-old male with progressively enlarging abdominal swelling following blunt abdominal trauma, who was ultimately diagnosed with a chylous mesenteric cyst. This case underscores the importance of considering traumatic mesenteric cysts in the differential diagnosis of abdominal lesions.
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Primarily being a medical journal, JPMA publishes scholarly research focusing on the various fields in the areas of health and medical education. It publishes original research describing recent advances in health particularly clinical studies, clinical trials, assessments of pathogens of diagnostic importance, medical genetics and epidemiological studies. Review articles highlighting importance of various issues in the domain of public health, drug research and medical education are also accepted. As a leading journal of South Asia, JPMA remains cognizant of the recent advances in the rapidly growing fields of biomedical sciences, it invites and encourages scholars to write short reviews and invited editorials on the emerging issues. We particularly aim to promote health standards of developing countries by encouraging manuscript submissions on issues affecting the public health and health delivery services.
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