Mesenteric lipoblastomatosis: an uncommon fat-containing childhood tumour diagnosed on imaging

Abstract

Lipoblastomatosis of mesentery is an extremely rare benign fat-containing mesenchymal tumour in infants and young children. On imaging, it appears as a solid infiltrating mass interspersed with macroscopic fat. We describe the distinctive imaging features of a large mesenteric Lipoblastomatosis, corroborated with intraoperative and histopathological features. We hope the case report and short review about this rare entity will increase the diagnostic confidence of reading radiologists while formulating differentials for lesions of similar appearance in the paediatric age group.