Abstract
Sclerosing mesenteritis or panniculitis is a rare condition characterized by inflammation of the mesentery ranging from an acute to a chronic fibrotic process that can resemble an intestinal malignant neoplasm even though it is benign. Its etiology is unknown, although it is thought to be the result of a nonspecific inflammatory response of the mesentery to an allergic, chemical, thermal, infectious, autoimmune or surgical stimulus. Its natural history is benign and in most cases is self-limited. Surgery is reserved only for those cases where there is intestinal obstruction. We report three cases of sclerosing mesenteritis that occurred after abdominal surgery and we present a review of the literature.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Cholecystectomy
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Cholecystitis / etiology
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Cholecystitis / surgery
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Colchicine / therapeutic use
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Colectomy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diverticulosis, Colonic / surgery
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Duodenal Diseases / etiology
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Duodenal Diseases / surgery
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Gastric Bypass / adverse effects
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Gastritis / etiology
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Humans
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
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Laparotomy
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Male
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Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Panniculitis, Peritoneal / diagnosis*
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Panniculitis, Peritoneal / drug therapy
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Panniculitis, Peritoneal / etiology
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Panniculitis, Peritoneal / surgery
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Prognosis
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Reoperation
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Tissue Adhesions / complications
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Tissue Adhesions / surgery
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Colchicine
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Methylprednisolone