Intestinal obstruction caused by mesenteric fat necrosis masquerading as small bowel malignancy | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Surgery | ||
| Volume 36, Issue 4, October 2017 PDF (901.11 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.4103/ejs.ejs_65_17 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Saleh S. Saleh; Islam H. Metwally; Islam A. Elzahaby; Abdelhadi M. Shebl | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Retractile mesenteritis had been described a century ago. However, the manifestations are variable and the diagnosis is difficult. We report a case presenting with a subacute intestinal obstruction. In conclusion, surgeons should add this variety in their differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| lipodystrophy; mesenteritis; panniculitis; Sclerosis; small bowel obstruction | ||
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