Mesenteric panniculitis: variable presentations

• Published in: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde Vol. 155; no. 25; p. A4555
• Main Authors: Robbrecht, Debbie G J, Alidjan, Fazil, Eikemans, Bob, Haans, Dirk A W, van Guldener, Coen, van Wijngaarden, Peter
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Dutch
• Published: Netherlands 2012
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune - complications; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune - diagnosis; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use; Female; Humans; Male; Panniculitis, Peritoneal - complications; Panniculitis, Peritoneal - diagnosis; Panniculitis, Peritoneal - drug therapy; Prognosis; Treatment Outcome

Mesenteric panniculitis is a non-specific inflammation of the mesenteric adipose tissue, with varying degrees of fibrosis and fat necrosis. It can be associated with varying diseases and conditions, such as autoimmune disease and cancer. Many doctors are not familiar with this disease or do not know...