Description

Mesenteritis sclerosis is a condition in which the tissue that holds the small intestine in the place, called the mesentery, becomes inflamed and forms scar tissue. The condition is also called panniculitis mesenteric. Sclerosing Mesenteritis is a rare, and it is not clear what causes it.

Mesenteritis sclerosing can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and fever. But some people experience no symptoms and need no treatment.

In rare cases, the scar tissue formed by mesenteritis sclerosing can block move food through the digestive tract. In this case, you may need surgery.

Symptoms

The symptoms of the mesenteritis sclerosing include pain in the abdomen, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and fever. Sometimes people have no symptoms.

Causes

The cause of the mesenteritis sclerosing not known.

Diagnosis

Tests and procedures used to diagnose mesenteritis sclerosing include:

  • Physical exam. During a physical exam, a member of the health team for clues that can help you to find a diagnosis. For example, mesenteritis sclerosing often forms a mass in the upper abdomen that can be felt during a physical examination.
  • Imaging tests. Imaging tests of the abdomen may show mesenteritis sclerosing. Imaging tests may include computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • The removal of a sample of tissue for testing, called a biopsy.If you are experiencing mesenteritis sclerosing symptoms, a biopsy may be needed to rule out other diseases and to make a definite diagnosis. A biopsy sample may be collected during the surgery or by the insertion of a long needle through the skin. Before you start the treatment, a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other possibilities, including certain types of cancer such as lymphoma and carcinoid.

The removal of a sample of tissue for testing, called a biopsy. If you are experiencing mesenteritis sclerosing symptoms, a biopsy may be needed to rule out other diseases and to make a definite diagnosis. A biopsy sample may be collected during the surgery or by the insertion of a long needle through the skin.

Before you start the treatment, a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other possibilities, including certain types of cancer such as lymphoma and carcinoid.

Treatment

You can be diagnosed with sclerosing mesenteritis, while you are getting the attention of another condition. If you are not experiencing discomfort mesenteritis sclerosing, you may not need treatment. Instead, occasional imaging tests may be recommended to control your condition.

If you begin to experience the symptoms of the mesenteritis sclerosing, you can choose to start the treatment.

Medications

Medications for mesenteritis sclerosing are used to control the inflammation. Medications may include:

  • Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids such as prednisone, inflammation control. Corticosteroids can be used alone, but is usually combined with other medications. They are generally not used for more than 3 to 4 months, due to the side effects.
  • The hormone therapy. Hormonal treatments, such as tamoxifen (Soltamox)may slow the growth of scar tissue. Tamoxifen is typically combined with corticosteroids or other medications and can be used long-term. Tamoxifen increases the risk of blood clots and is typically combined with a daily aspirin to reduce this risk. Progesterone (Prometrium) can be used as an alternative to tamoxifen, but also has significant side effects.
  • Other medications. Several other medications have been used to treat the mesenteritis sclerosing, such as azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare), cyclophosphamide and thalidomide (Thalomid).

Surgery

You may need surgery if the scar tissue blocks the move food through your digestive tract.

Symptoms and treatment of the mesenteritis Sclerosing