Mesenteric panniculitis

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain
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Enlarged central mesenteric lymph nodes and surrounding inflammatory change in the mesenteric fat. No other intra-abdominal abnormality. Normal solid organs.

Case Discussion

Mesenteric panniculitis in a young male patient with back pain and generalized raised inflammatory markers. Conservative management. 

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