title: Abdominal Lymphatic Malformation Presenting as Acute Abdominal Pain: A Common Pediatric Complaint, but an Unusual Diagnosis.
abstract: We present the clinical and radiological findings involving a mesenteric lymphatic malformation causing volvulus in a toddler presenting with acute abdominal pain, as well as its treatment options.
authors.affiliation: From the Division of Emergency Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Christopher I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Cruz
authors.forename: Caitlin A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Farrell
authors.forename: Kyle A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery