Mesenteric adenitis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes mesenteric adenitis
A
mainly viral infections
referred to as ‘abdominal migraine’
symptoms similar to appendicities
1
Q
What is mesenteric adenitis
A
pain caused by inflamed mesenteric lymph nodes
2
Q
Who is usually affected by mesenteric adenitis
A
children/ young adults
3
Q
How may someone with mesenteric adenitis present
A
pain , typically in RLQ
history of gastroenterititis
4
Q
`What is first line investigations
A
USS
- shows enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes
5
Q
What are other investigations are done
A
bloods - CRP raised
6
Q
How do you manage mesenteric adenitis
A
self -limiting
simple analgesia
