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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Published on: July 21, 2023
[Mesenteric panniculitis]
María Del Mar Ayala Gutiérrez1, Enrique de Ramón Garrido2
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional, Benalmádena, Málaga, España.
Abstract:
Mesenteric panniculitis is a condition characterized by chronic nonspecific inflammation of the mesentery. There is little and often confusing information about its characteristics and the approach to take once it has been demonstrated by an imaging test. We propose to describe the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, radiological and pathological features of the patients with mesenteric panniculitis reported in the literature, as well as possible disorders causal or associated with mesenteric panniculitis, in the opinion of the authors of each study. Finally, we will review the different therapeutic options used and the response to them. To that end a literature search was performed from the main medical databases selecting ítems with information on these aspects. This information was collected on a database stored in SPSS software for further analysis and summary.
Insights
Mesenteric panniculitis, a chronic inflammation of the mesentery, presents with varied features. This review synthesizes current literature on its characteristics, associated conditions, and treatment responses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare condition with poorly understood characteristics.
- Existing information is often confusing, hindering diagnosis and management.
- Imaging tests demonstrate mesenteric panniculitis, but clinical guidance is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively describe mesenteric panniculitis.
- To detail epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, radiological, and pathological features.
- To review associated disorders and therapeutic strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of major medical databases.
- Selection of studies reporting on mesenteric panniculitis features, associations, and treatments.
- Data compilation and analysis using SPSS software.
Main Results:
- Synthesis of epidemiological data.
- Characterization of clinical, laboratory, radiological, and pathological findings.
- Overview of potential causal or associated disorders.
- Review of therapeutic options and their efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Provides a consolidated understanding of mesenteric panniculitis.
- Aims to clarify diagnostic and management approaches.
- Highlights the need for further research into this condition.
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