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Pediatric benign cystic mesothelioma presenting as acute abdomen: a case report
Jueun Park, Ha Young Park, So-Hyun Nam
Adv Pediatr Surg 2026;32(1):41-46.   Published online June 29, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13029/aps.2026.00073
Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is a rare intra-abdominal tumor and is particularly uncommon in pediatric patients. Its nonspecific clinical and radiological features often make preoperative diagnosis challenging. We report the case of a 4-year-old girl who presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting. Computed tomography revealed a large, multiloculated cystic mass occupying the lower abdomen, which was initially suspected to be a lymphatic malformation. During laparoscopic exploration, a hemorrhagic, multiloculated cystic mass with hemoperitoneum was identified and completely resected with preservation of the right ovary. Histopathological examination confirmed BCM, showing predominant clusters of epithelioid cells interspersed with cyst-like spaces on hematoxylin and eosin staining. The patient recovered uneventfully and had no recurrence during 30 months of follow-up. This case describes an unusual presentation of BCM as an acute abdomen complicated by hemoperitoneum in a child and emphasizes the importance of surgical exploration and histopathological evaluation in establishing the diagnosis.
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Laparoscopic Surgery for Intussusception in Children
Doo Hwan Yoon, So-Hyun Nam
J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg 2013;19(2):66-72.   Published online December 24, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2013.19.2.66

Intussusception is common cause of intestinal obstruction in children. Most of intussusceptions can be treated with non-operative reduction using air or barium. However, about 10% patients need operative treatment due to failure of reduction, peritonitis, and recurrence after reduction. We introduce our experience of laparoscopic surgery for intussusception. From April 2010 to March 2013, we reviewed 57 children who diagnosed intussusception. Twelve patients underwent an operation. The cause of operation was 7 of failure of air reduction and 5 of recurrence after air reduction. Median age was 21.5 months (range: 5.0~57.7 months) and 11 children (91.7%) underwent successful laparoscopic reduction. Median operating time was 50 minutes (range: 30~20 minutes) and median hospital days was 4.5 days (range: 3~8 days). One patient had a leading point as a heterotopic pancreas and underwent bowel resection through conversion. There was neither intra-operative nor postoperative complication. Laparoscopic reduction for intussusception can bring an excellent cosmetic effect with high success rate.

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