Cavitating mesenteric lymph node syndrome: a rare complication of celiac disease.
Among the many complications of celiac disease, mesenteric lymph node syndrome cavitated is considered one of the rarest, there is few case series published in the literature. The etiology and pathophysiology are unknown but because of its high mortality rate, estimated to be around 50%, it should recognize at an early stage in order to institute appropriate therapy as soon as possible.
Departments of Digestive Disease, University General Hospital, Ciudad Real, Spain. joaquinrodriguez@gmail.com
Joaquín
J
Rodríguez-Sánchez
Francisco
F
Martín-Dávila
Bartolomé
B
López-Viedma
M D
MD
Galván-Fernández
María
M
Alonso-Lablanca
José
J
Olmedo-Camacho
Marcial
M
García-Rojo
Eduardo
E
Rodríguez-Sánchez
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001284:Atrophy; D053704:Capsule Endoscopy; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy; D055050:Diet, Gluten-Free; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery; D009336:Necrosis; D013154:Spleen / Q000503:physiopathology; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents