Mesenteric Adentitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Mesenteric Adentitis?
A
Inflamed lymph nodes in the mesentery
2
Q
What are the symptoms of mesenteric adentitis?
A
Similar to appendicitis Difficult to differentiate between the two RLQ pain Abdo tenderness Fever Node enlargement
3
Q
What causes mesenteric adentitis?
A
Recent viral infection (most common)
Bacterial infection
IBD
Lymphoma
4
Q
Who mainly gets mesenteric adentitis?
A
Children and Teens