[Mesenteric lymph node cavitation: a rare complication of celiac disease in the adult].
A case of coeliac disease (CD) and mesenteric lymph node cavitation (MLNC) in a 42-years-old female is presented. The other cases reported in the literature are also reviewed. The most important ganglionar histological features are described and a pathogenic explanation is suggested.
Susano
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Servicio de Medicina Interna II, Hospital Central de Asturias (Centro Universitario), Oviedo.
de Quirós
J F
JF
Caminal
L
L
Marroquín
A G
AG
Trapiella
L
L
Astudillo
A
A
D000328:Adult; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology