Mesenteric Adentitis Flashcards

1
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What is Mesenteric Adentitis?

A

Inflamed lymph nodes in the mesentery

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What are the symptoms of mesenteric adentitis?

A
Similar to appendicitis 
Difficult to differentiate between the two
RLQ pain
Abdo tenderness
Fever
Node enlargement
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3
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What causes mesenteric adentitis?

A

Recent viral infection (most common)
Bacterial infection
IBD
Lymphoma

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4
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Who mainly gets mesenteric adentitis?

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Children and Teens

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