Gastroenterology: Mesenteric Adenitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Inflamed lymph nodes within the mesentery
2
Q
What can it cause similar symptoms to?
A
Appendicitis
3
Q
Is the pain typically less severe than appendicitis?
A
Yes
4
Q
Where is tenderness usually felt?
A
RIF
5
Q
What is it often accompanied by?
A
URTI with cervical lymphadenopathy
6
Q
Does it need treatment?
A
No
7
Q
How is it diagnosed in some cases?
A
When large mesenteric nodes seen laparoscopically and appendix normal
