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

Authors :
Sire, Roberto de
Imperatore, Nicola
Snr, Maria D'Armiento
Coccoli, Pietro
Luna, Imma Di
Ricciolino, Simona
Castiglione, Fabiana
Rispo, Antonio
Source :
International Medical Case Reports Journal; Mar2021, Vol. 14, p187-190, 4p
Publication Year :
2021

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1179142X
Volume :
14
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Medical Case Reports Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150592965
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S290507