Mesenteric Adenitis Flashcards
1
Q
ESSENCE
A
Inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes
2
Q
CLINICAL FEATURES
Presentation
A
- Lymphadenopathy and right lower quadrant pain
- Sometimes fever, malaise, weight loss
- Often mistaken for appendicitis
3
Q
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Age group
A
Most often paediatric patietns and associated with bacterial or viral infections
