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Benign mesenteric lipodystrophy presenting as low abdominal pain: a case report.

AbstractINTRODUCTION:
Benign mesenteric lipodystrophy is rare and often presents in a non-specific fashion. Imaging findings may mimic a range of malignant conditions, particularly malignant ovarian disease in women.
CASE PRESENTATION:
We present the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian woman who was referred to the gynaecology service at our institution and was thought to have ovarian malignancy, and required a laparotomy. However, histopathological analysis unexpectedly revealed benign mesenteric lipodystrophy.
CONCLUSION:
Benign mesenteric lipodystrophy may mimic a range of conditions, particularly malignancy.
AuthorsJonathan Richard Rees, Phillip Burgess
JournalJournal of medical case reports (J Med Case Rep) Vol. 4 Pg. 119 (Apr 27 2010) ISSN: 1752-1947 [Electronic] England
PMID20423496 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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