Visceral extra-abdominal panniculitis after COVID19

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Mesenteric panniculitis, previously termed retractile mesenteritis, is a rare benign inflammatory condition affecting mesenteric adipose tissue.
• Its exact pathogenic mechanism is unknown, but potential triggers include various stimuli and associations with malignancy or autoimmune diseases.

Observation:

• A patient presented with extensive abdominal and extra-abdominal mesenteric panniculitis.
• The condition developed a few months following SARS-COV2 infection.

Findings:

• This case suggests SARS-COV2 infection as a potential trigger for mesenteric panniculitis.
• The findings support the hypothesis that viral infections can initiate autoinflammatory and autoimmune responses.

Implications:

• Further research is warranted to explore the link between SARS-COV2 and mesenteric panniculitis.
• Understanding this association could lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for post-viral inflammatory conditions.