What is mesenteric cyst?

A mesenteric cyst is a closed pocket of tissue found in the mesentery which is the soft tissue that surrounds the intestines within the abdomen. Cysts are closed pocket of tissue that can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.

How do members experience mesenteric cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mesenteric cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for mesenteric cyst*

Who has mesenteric cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 2
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 2