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[Retractile mesenteritis. Report of 4 cases]
1Centro de Gastroenterología e Instituto de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. jponiach@ns.hospital.uchile.cl
Revista Medica De Chile
|May 12, 2001
Summary
Retractile mesenteritis, a rare condition causing mesenteric inflammation, presents diverse symptoms like abdominal masses and chronic diarrhea. Its variable natural history ranges from benign to fatal, with unknown etiology and empirical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Retractile mesenteritis is a rare idiopathic condition characterized by mesenteric inflammation.
- Histologic findings include fat necrosis, chronic inflammation, and fibrosis.
Observation:
- A review of 4 cases of retractile mesenteritis was conducted.
- Patients ranged from 63-69 years old, with no gender predominance.
- Common clinical presentations included abdominal mass and chronic diarrhea.
Findings:
- The etiology of retractile mesenteritis remains unknown.
- The disease course is variable, with outcomes ranging from benign to fatal.
- Treatment approaches are empirical.
Implications:
- Understanding the diverse clinical manifestations is crucial for diagnosis.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the etiology and optimize treatment strategies.
- This condition requires a multidisciplinary approach for patient management.