Efficacy of colchicine in the treatment of mesenteric panniculitis in a young patient
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology [The]. 2012; 18 (2): 146-148
in English
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| ID: emr-118280
ABSTRACT
Mesenteric panniculitis [MP] is a rare inflammatory and fibrotic disease of the mesentery of unknown etiology. It has various clinical and radiological manifestations, posing a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Its diagnosis is indicated via radiologic imaging and is usually confirmed via peritoneal biopsies. We describe a case of a patient with histopathologically proven MP, in which steroid dependence was successfully managed with colchicines
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Panniculitis, Peritoneal
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Colchicine
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Treatment Outcome
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Mesentery
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi J. Gastroenterol.
Year:
2012
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