Ultrasonography-Based Management of Sclerosing Mesenteritis: From Diagnosis to Follow-Up

Roberto de Sire; Nicola Imperatore; Maria D'Armiento; Pietro Coccoli; Imma Di Luna; Simona Ricciolino; Fabiana Castiglione; Antonio Rispo

doi:10.2147/IMCRJ.S290507

Ultrasonography-Based Management of Sclerosing Mesenteritis: From Diagnosis to Follow-Up

Int Med Case Rep J. 2021 Mar 26:14:187-190. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S290507. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Roberto de Sire¹, Nicola Imperatore^{1

2}, Maria D'Armiento³, Pietro Coccoli¹, Imma Di Luna¹, Simona Ricciolino¹, Fabiana Castiglione¹, Antonio Rispo¹

Affiliations

¹ Gastroenterology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy.
² Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy.
³ Pathology, Department of Public Health, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy.

Abstract

Sclerosing mesenteritis (SM) is an idiopathic disorder affecting mesentery, characterized by fat necrosis, chronic inflammation and fibrosis. The clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic cases to acute abdomen. The diagnosis is suggested by imaging but can be definitely established only by biopsies. In this paper, we discuss ultrasonography-based management of SM.

Keywords: mesenteric lipodystrophy; mesenteric panniculitis; retractile mesenteritis; sclerosing mesenteritis; ultrasonography.

Publication types

Case Reports