title: Mesenteric panniculitis of the mesoappendix.
abstract: A rare case of mesenteric panniculitis mimicking appendicular mass is presented. At laparotomy panniculitis localized in the mesoappendix and concomitant chronic appendicitis were found. A pathogenetical association is suggested by the Authors. The need for careful follow-up is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hepatobiliary and Digestive Surgery, Paul Brousse Hospital, Villejuif, France.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morino
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bismuth
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008639:Mesenteric Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015436:Panniculitis, Peritoneal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed