Mesenteric panniculitis

Background

  • Also known as "sclerosing mesenteritis"

Clinical Features

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Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

  • Regional increase in mesenteric fat density on abdominal CT (i.e. “misty mesentery”)

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Issa I and Baydoun H. Mesenteric panniculitis: Various presentations and treatment regimens. World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Aug 14; 15(30): 3827–3830.