title: Occasional finding of mesenteric lipodystrophy during laparoscopy: a difficult diagnosis.
abstract: Mesenteric lipodystrophy is a rare pathological condition affecting the mesentery. Its initial presentation is typically asymptomatic. Pathological characteristics are unspecific, and generally attributed to inflammation, unless the diagnosis is suspected. Laparoscopy done for other reasons has been, as in this case, unsuccessful in providing evidence for the correct diagnosis, thus requiring laparotomy due to lack of diagnostic tissue. After 6 mo no further medical therapy is required, as the patient remains asymptomatic. Discussion of this case and a brief review of the literature are presented in the following paragraphs.
authors: General and Vascular Surgery, Az. Osp. M. Mellini, V.le Mazzini 4, Chiari (BS) 25032, Italy. nereovet@hotmail.com
authors: Nereo
authors: N
authors: Vettoretto
authors: Domenico-Roberto
authors: DR
authors: Diana
authors: Roberto
authors: R
authors: Poiatti
authors: Armando
authors: A
authors: Matteucci
authors: Caterina
authors: C
authors: Chioda
authors: Maurizio
authors: M
authors: Giovanetti
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D015436:Panniculitis, Peritoneal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology