title: Steroid-induced mesenteric lipomatosis.
abstract: A patient undergoing chronic corticosteroid therapy presented with mesenteric lipomatosis that simulated malignant masses. Computerized tomography was instrumental in identifying these apparent tumors as benign fatty deposits. The spectrum of lipomatous abdominal lesions amenable to diagnosis by computerized tomography is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008643:Mesentery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones