Mesenteric panniculitis: a clinical conundrum
Vivienne N Eze, Steve Halligan
Abstract
Mesenteric panniculitis is encountered frequently during abdominopelvic CT scanning, often as an incidental finding. The observation is problematic because an association with malignancy has been raised in the literature. This review will describe the CT appearances and examine the available evidence regarding the significance of this finding.Ultimately, the literature remains unclear regarding how these patients should be managed, if at all.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMalignancyPanniculitisRadiologyClinical significanceGeneral surgeryPathologyIgG4-Related and Inflammatory DiseasesAbdominal vascular conditions and treatmentsOmental and Epiploic Conditions