Mesenteric panniculitis in a child misdiagnosed as appendicular mass: a case report and review of literature
Publication Type
Original research
Authors
Nisreen Rumman
George Rumman
Barakat Sharabati
Rami Zagha
Nimer Disi
Mesenteric panniculitis is a chronic inflammatory process involving the adipose tissue of the mesentery. The etiology is unknown, and it is rare in children. We report a 5 year old girl who presented with abdominal symptoms and was misdiagnosed as appendicular mass. The correct diagnosis was established after surgical resection.