Presentation
Chronic diarrhea and malabsorption, weight loss, abdominal pain, anemia, and malnutrition.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
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CT study shows Jejunoileal fold pattern reversal, mild small bowel dilatation, mesenteric fat stranding, low attenuation lymphadenopathy, and splenic atrophy.
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The follow-up study after two years revealed slight regression of lymphadenopathy and mesenteric fat stranding, fat-fluid levels in some of the lymph nodes, discrete progression of splenic atrophy, similar jejunoileal fold pattern reversal, and mild small bowel dilatation.
Case Discussion
Here is a case of cavitary mesenteric lymph node syndrome in association with celiac disease that is confirmed by raised serum antibodies and positive biopsy findings.
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