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[Mesenteric panniculitis simulating Crohn disease]

I Rosa¹, R Benamouzig, C Guettier

¹Service de Gastro-entérologie, Hôpital Avicenne, Bobigny.

Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique

|January 1, 1996

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Mesenteric panniculitis, a rare adipose tissue disease, can mimic Crohn's disease. This case highlights unusual small bowel perforation and annexial involvement, suggesting sepsis and surgery as potential causes.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Abdominal Imaging
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the mesenteric adipose tissue.
It can present with non-specific symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges.
Differential diagnosis often includes conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Observation:

A 27-year-old woman presented with clinical and radiological findings suggestive of Crohn's disease.
The patient subsequently developed a small bowel perforation, an uncommon complication of mesenteric panniculitis.
Annexial involvement was also noted in this case.

Findings:

The case underscores the potential for mesenteric panniculitis to mimic Crohn's disease.
Small bowel perforation and annexial involvement are unusual manifestations.

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Sepsis and prior abdominal surgery are implicated as potential contributors to pathogenesis.

Implications:

This case emphasizes the importance of considering mesenteric panniculitis in the differential diagnosis of suspected Crohn's disease.
Recognizing atypical presentations is crucial for appropriate management.
Further research into the pathogenesis of mesenteric panniculitis, particularly its association with sepsis and surgery, is warranted.