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Intestinal obstruction due to mesenteric panniculitis.

Iftikhar A R Khan1, Osman H Noureldin, Abdelkarim El-Bakry

  • 1Department of General Surgery, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. iark94@hotmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|January 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a 40-year-old male with mesenteric panniculitis presenting as intestinal obstruction. Surgical resection of the mesenteric mass led to complete patient recovery, highlighting effective treatment for this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare, benign inflammatory condition affecting the mesentery.
  • It can mimic malignancy or other intra-abdominal pathologies, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of intestinal obstruction.
  • Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed a distinct mass within the small bowel mesentery.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent surgical resection of the mesenteric mass.
  • The mass was associated with a segment of small bowel, which was also resected.
  • Anastomosis of the remaining bowel was performed.

Implications:

  • Surgical intervention for mesenteric panniculitis causing obstruction can lead to complete resolution.

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering mesenteric panniculitis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal masses and obstruction.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.