[Inflammatory and infectious abdominal peritoneal and mesenterial processes].

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Radiology
• Immunology

Background:

• Mesenteric and peritoneal inflammation pose significant diagnostic challenges.
• Differential diagnosis is complicated by overlapping clinical and imaging features.
• Common etiologies include autoimmune reactions, infarction, and infections.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a systematic overview of common causes of mesenteric and peritoneal inflammation.
• To highlight the diagnostic challenges and overlapping features in imaging.
• To guide radiologists in narrowing differential diagnoses.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of literature on inflammatory peritoneal and mesenteric diseases.
• Analysis of common clinical presentations and radiological findings.
• Emphasis on the role of clinical information and patient history.

Main Results:

• Nonspecific abdominal symptoms are characteristic of these inflammatory conditions.
• Radiological imaging often shows overlapping features like lymphadenopathy and nodular mesenteric structures.
• Clinical context and anamnesis are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions:

• Radiologists must consider a broad spectrum of etiologies, including IgG4-associated disease, infarction, and infections.
• Accurate differential diagnosis relies on integrating clinical, historical, and imaging data.
• Optimized clinical outcomes depend on effective diagnostic strategies for these conditions.