Mucinous cystic neoplasms of the mesentery: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucinous cystic neoplasms arise in the ovary and various extra-ovarian sites. While their pathogenesis remains conjectural, their similarities suggest a common pathway of development. There have been rare reports involving the mesentery as a primary tumour site.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A cystic mass of uncertain origin was demonstrated radiologically in a 22 year old female with chronic abdominal pain. At laparotomy, the mass was fixed within the colonic mesentery. Histology demonstrated a benign mucinous cystadenoma.</p> <p>Methods and results</p> <p>We review the literature on mucinous cystic neoplasms of the mesentery and report on the pathogenesis, biologic behavior, diagnosis and treatment of similar extra-ovarian tumors. We propose an updated classification of mesenteric cysts and cystic tumors.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Mucinous cystic neoplasms of the mesentery present almost exclusively in women and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of mesenteric tumors. Only full histological examination of a mucinous cystic neoplasm can exclude a borderline or malignant component. An updated classification of mesenteric cysts and cystic tumors is proposed.</p

Insect Control in Early Snap Beans, 1987

Abstract ‘Podsquad’ snap beans were planted in 4 row plots 15 ft long on 6 May at the Plateau Experiment Station, Crossville, Tenn. Ten treatments were replicated 4 times in a randomized complete block design with 5-ft alleys between blocks. The distance between rows was 38 inches. Spray treatments were applied on 3 Jun, 17 Jun, and 1 Jul using a 2.5-gal compressed-C02 sprayer at 50 gal/acre and 50 psi. Mexican bean beetle larvae (MBBL) precounts averaged 16.5 larvae/15 row ft. The middle two rows from each plot were harvested using a mechanical 2- row picker on 8 Jul. A subsample (5 lb) of beans from each plot was rated for damaged pods by MBBL and European corn borer (ECB) and expressed as a percent.</jats:p

Control of Insect Pests on Fall Broccoli, 1987

Abstract Seven insecticides were evaluated at the Plateau Experiment Station, Crossville. ‘Packman’ broccoli seedlings were transplanted into a Lily sandy loam field on 14 Aug. Plots were 3 rows × 15 ft replicated 4 times in a randomized complete block design. Blocks were separated by 5-ft alleys and row spacing was 36 inches with 15 plants/row. Insecticide treatments were applied on 26 Aug, 9 Sep, and 8 Oct using 2.5-gal compressed C02 hand sprayers at 30 gal/acre and 40 psi. Flea beetle, aphid, and cabbage looper counts were based on number of insects/15 plants. Yield was measured from the center row of each plot (equal plant population) on 3 Nov. Plots treated with both rates of San 415 were also sprayed with Sevin 80S (1.5 lb [AI]/acre) for flea beetle control on 9 Sep.</jats:p

Control of Insect Pests on Fall Broccoli, 1989

Abstract ‘Packman’ broccoli seedlings were transplanted into a Lily sandy loam soil at the Plateau Experiment Station, Crossville on 29 Aug. Ten treatments were replicated 4 times and arranged in a randomized complete block design. Plots were 3 rows × 15 ft spaced 36 inches between rows and 14 plants/row. Blocks were separated by 5 ft alleys. Insecticide treatments were applied on 29 Aug and 12 Sep using 2.5 gal compressed CO2 hand sprayers at 30 gal/acre and 40 psi. Flea beetle (FB) and cabbage looper (CL) counts were based on number of insects/14 plants. Yield was measured from the center row of each plot (equal plant population) on 24 Oct. Plots treated with Javelin and Dipel were sprayed only with Sevin SOS (1.5 lb (AI)/acre) for flea beetle control on 28 Aug.</jats:p