Retractile mesenteritis: initial presentation as colonic obstruction.
Retroperitoneal fibrosis has been associated with a variety of sclerosing diseases. Among these is the variant known as retractile mesenteritis, which involves predominantly the mesentery of the small intestine and associated vessels; involvement of the mesocolon and the colon is less frequent. Two patients with a dominating clinical picture of colonic obstruction are described. The radiographic presentations were similar and should serve to remind radiologists and clinicians of this entity.
D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications