title: Mesenteric lipodystrophy of the left colon.
abstract: Mesenteric lipodystrophy is a rare condition characterized by tumor-like expansion of the mesocolon. The etiology remains obscure, but autoimmunity, abdominal trauma, abdominal surgery, and ischemic injury have all been postulated. To our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of synchronous mesenteric lipodystrophy and angiodysplasia. Whether these are independent or associate entities remains unknown. We present the clinical, radiological, and pathological findings of such a case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia 30912, USA. miedwards@mcg.edu
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: Maurice
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Keni
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gu
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015436:Panniculitis, Peritoneal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*