[Two cases of mesenteric panniculitis].

Abstract

Two patients with mesenteric panniculitis are presented. In the first patient, a provisional diagnosis of ileus was made, based on the clinical features and imaging data. Laparotomic findings showed that the ileum was bound tightly by a fibrous strip and dilated, with thickened and swollen mesentery. Incision of the fibrous strip was performed, and the clinical symptoms were improved. The second patient was strongly suspected to have mesenteric panniculitis, from characteristic features on abdominal computed tomography and barium enema. Conservative therapy was effective in this case. We emphasize the variety of clinical courses in mesenteric panniculitis, requiring selection of the most suitable treatment.

• Authors: Yuki Asada, Kazuaki Kanda, Kazuyuki Ozeki, Toshiro Tanaka, Yohei Mizuta, Shigeru Kohno
• Journal: Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology (Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 103 Issue 12 Pg. 1372-6 (Dec 2006) ISSN: 0446-6586 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 17148926 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Barium Sulfate

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Barium Sulfate
• Enema
• Female
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (complications)
• Male
• Panniculitis, Peritoneal (diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed