Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than "No Need for Surgery".

Helbling, Rossana; Conficconi, Elisa; Wyttenbach, Marina; Benetti, Cecilia; Simonetti, Giacomo; Bianchetti, Mario Giovanni; Hamitaga, Flurim; Lava, Sebastiano; Fossali, Emilio F; Milani, Gregorio P (2017). Acute Nonspecific Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: More Than "No Need for Surgery". BioMed research international, 2017, p. 9784565. Hindawi Publishing Corporation 10.1155/2017/9784565

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Acute nonspecific, or primary, mesenteric lymphadenitis is a self-limiting inflammatory condition affecting the mesenteric lymph nodes, whose presentation mimics appendicitis or intussusception. It typically occurs in children, adolescents, and young adults. White blood count and C-reactive protein are of limited usefulness in distinguishing between patients with and without mesenteric lymphadenitis. Ultrasonography, the mainstay of diagnosis, discloses 3 or more mesenteric lymph nodes with a short-axis diameter of 8 mm or more without any identifiable underlying inflammatory process. Once the diagnosis is established, supportive care including hydration and pain medication is advised. Furthermore, it is crucial to reassure patients and families by explaining the condition and stating that affected patients recover completely without residuals within 2-4 weeks.

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