Mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal tumors. The absence of characteri
stic clinical findings makes diagnosis cumbersome. In this report, the sign
ificance of the preoperative radiological workup was discussed in an adult
patient with a mesenteric cyst. The complete resection of the cyst is treat
ment of choice. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.