Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than “No Need for Surgery”
Joint Authors
Lava, Sebastiano A. G.
Simonetti, Giacomo D.
Helbling, Rossana
Conficconi, Elisa
Wyttenbach, Marina
Benetti, Cecilia
Bianchetti, Mario G.
Hamitaga, Flurim
Fossali, Emilio F.
Milani, Gregorio P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute nonspecific, or primary, mesenteric lymphadenitis is a self-limiting inflammatory condition affecting the mesenteric lymph nodes, whose presentation mimics appendicitis or intussusception.
It typically occurs in children, adolescents, and young adults.
White blood count and C-reactive protein are of limited usefulness in distinguishing between patients with and without mesenteric lymphadenitis.
Ultrasonography, the mainstay of diagnosis, discloses 3 or more mesenteric lymph nodes with a short-axis diameter of 8 mm or more without any identifiable underlying inflammatory process.
Once the diagnosis is established, supportive care including hydration and pain medication is advised.
Furthermore, it is crucial to reassure patients and families by explaining the condition and stating that affected patients recover completely without residuals within 2–4 weeks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Helbling, Rossana& Conficconi, Elisa& Wyttenbach, Marina& Benetti, Cecilia& Simonetti, Giacomo D.& Bianchetti, Mario G.…[et al.]. 2017. Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than “No Need for Surgery”. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139723
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Helbling, Rossana…[et al.]. Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than “No Need for Surgery”. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139723
American Medical Association (AMA)
Helbling, Rossana& Conficconi, Elisa& Wyttenbach, Marina& Benetti, Cecilia& Simonetti, Giacomo D.& Bianchetti, Mario G.…[et al.]. Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than “No Need for Surgery”. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139723
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1139723