Presentation
Vague abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mesenteric carcinoid tumour
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CT demonstrates findings typical of a carcinoid tumour characterised by well-defined solid mesenteric mass associated with desmoplastic reaction and retraction of adjacent small bowel loops. A central small dot of calcification is noted as well. Incidental finding: hepatic haemangioma that fills in with contrast during the sequential phases of hepatic enhancement.
Case Discussion
The mass was proved pathologically to be a neuroendocrine tumour. The main differential includes sclerosing mesenteritis where the differentiation between the two entities is difficult unless a biopsy is performed.