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[Sclerosing mesenteritis].

Margarida Ferreira¹, Amílcar F Silva, Manuela Meruje

¹Serviços de Gastrenterologia, Medicina Interna, Anatomia Patológica e Cirurgia, Centro Hospitalar de Coimbra, Coimbra.

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Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare idiopathic disease characterized by mesenteric fibrosis. This case highlights a fatal outcome despite diagnosis, emphasizing the need for further research into effective treatments for this rare condition.

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Background:

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare, idiopathic condition involving chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the intestinal mesentery.
It often presents with non-specific symptoms, making early diagnosis challenging.

Observation:

A 50-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, ascites, and fever.
Radiological imaging suggested peritoneal carcinomatosis, but further studies ruled out primary neoplasms.
Exploratory laparotomy revealed significant mesenteric thickening and adherence of bowel loops.

Findings:

Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of sclerosing mesenteritis.
The patient showed a poor response to empirical treatment, leading to a lethal clinical course.

Implications:

This case underscores the diagnostic challenges and variable prognosis of sclerosing mesenteritis.
It highlights the importance of high clinical suspicion for accurate diagnosis and timely management.
Further research is needed to establish optimal treatment strategies and improve outcomes for patients with sclerosing mesenteritis.