Mesenteric Adenitis Flashcards

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What is mesenteric adenitis and what causes it?

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  1. Inflammation of mesenteric lymph nodes (common cause of abdominal pain in children)
  2. Secondary to infection - URTI, erythematous throat, rhinorrhoea
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What is the management for mesenteric adenitis?

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Self-limiting, simple analgesia.

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