Mesenteric cyst of abdomen in a young girl- a rare entity

Mesenteric Cysts are often asymptomatic and are found incidentally, although patients may present with lower abdominal pain. Due to non specific clinical presentation, very low incidence and lack of adequate classification these cysts represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Clinical examination, ultrasound and CT imaging combined together help in the diagnosis. We present a case of mesenteric cyst in a 4.9 years old girl that was successfully removed surgically. She presented with history of intermittent abdominal pain for the previous 8 months and it was associated with high grade fever. It was successfully treated by complete excisional surgery.