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Mesenteric panniculitis: case report and literature review
E Parra-Davila1, M G McKenney, D Sleeman
1Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
The American Surgeon
|August 11, 1998
Summary
Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare inflammatory condition causing fibrosis in the mesentery. Early diagnosis using clinical, radiological, and surgical methods is crucial to avoid aggressive treatments.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mesenteric panniculitis is an extremely rare inflammatory condition affecting the adipose tissue of the mesentery.
- The exact etiology remains unknown, characterized by progressive fibrosis replacing mesenteric adipose tissue.
Observation:
- This review examines the symptomatology, pathology, treatment, and outcomes of mesenteric panniculitis.
- A specific case report details a patient presenting with sigmoid colon obstruction due to this condition.
Findings:
- Mesenteric panniculitis involves inflammatory infiltration and subsequent fibrosis of the mesentery.
- Clinical presentation can be varied, sometimes mimicking other abdominal pathologies.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis is essential to guide appropriate management.
- Understanding this rare disorder can prevent unnecessary or aggressive therapeutic interventions.