Mesenteric panniculitis. Imaging of a rare cause of chronic abdominal pain.

Authors

• Metab A. Alkubeyyer
• Turkey R. Alfuhaid

Abstract

We report a case of mesenteric panniculitis. This rare and poorly-known disease is characterized by a nonspecific inflammatory process involving the adipose tissue of the mesentery. This case illustrates its computerized tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging features and the value of imaging in differentiating it from other mesenteric diseases and thus, avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

276

Last Page

278

Recommended Citation

Alkubeyyer, Metab A. and Alfuhaid, Turkey R. (2007) "Mesenteric panniculitis. Imaging of a rare cause of chronic abdominal pain.," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3788