scholarly journals Extensive Sclerosing Mesenteritis of the Rectosigmoid Colon Associated with Erosive Colitis

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Nobili ◽  
L. Degrate ◽  
R. Caprotti ◽  
C. Franciosi ◽  
B. E. Leone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Contrast Enema ◽  
Sclerosing Mesenteritis ◽  
Small Bowel Mesentery ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Rectosigmoid Colon ◽  
Mesenteric Adipose Tissue

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare, idiopatic, usually benign, inflammatory process of the mesenteric adipose tissue. The most common site of involvement is the small bowel mesentery. We present a case of sclerosing mesenteritis of the rectosigmoid colon as a cause of severe abdominal pain, abdominal obstruction, and ischemic colic mucosal lesions. Contrast enema, colonoscopy, angiography, and CT were the imaging modalities used. A 20 cm diameter, fibrotic mass causing extensive compression of rectosigmoid colon was found at laparotomy. Histological examination showed extended fibrosis, inflammatory cells infiltration, lipophages, and granulomas within the mesenteric adipose tissue associated with erosive colitis. Clinical presentation and treatment are discussed.

scholarly journals Debilitating Manifestation of a Disease with Multiple Names: A Severe Case of Sclerosing Mesenteritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Valeriia Klymenko ◽  
Reba Varughese ◽  
Katherine A Woolley ◽  
Joseph M Wetherell ◽  
Haritha Mopuru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Severe Case ◽  
Severe Abdominal Pain ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Sclerosing Mesenteritis ◽  
Inflammatory Condition ◽  
Mesenteric Adipose Tissue ◽  
Adipose Inflammation

Sclerosing mesenteritis (SM) is a rare inflammatory condition with unknown etiology that affects the mesenteric adipose tissue. We present a case of a 49-year-old male with severe abdominal pain who underwent abdominal biopsy confirming the presence of adipose inflammation and necrosis. The diagnosis of SM was made, and the patient was treated with prednisone and tamoxifen. As this condition is rare, there are no standard guidelines for management. This case aims to outline a possible treatment plan.

scholarly journals Lack of Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor Attenuates Experimental Food Allergy but Not Its Metabolic Alterations regarding Adipokine Levels

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathália Vieira Batista ◽  
Roberta Cristelli Fonseca ◽  
Denise Perez ◽  
Rafaela Vaz Sousa Pereira ◽  
Juliana de Lima Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Platelet Activating Factor ◽  
Oral Challenge ◽  
Tissue Loss ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Paf Receptor ◽  
Rolling Leukocytes

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is known to be an important mediator of anaphylaxis. However, there is a lack of information in the literature about the role of PAF in food allergy. The aim of this work was to elucidate the participation of PAF during food allergy development and the consequent adipose tissue inflammation along with its alterations. Our data demonstrated that, both before oral challenge and after 7 days receiving ovalbumin (OVA) diet, OVA-sensitized mice lacking the PAF receptor (PAFR) showed a decreased level of anti-OVA IgE associated with attenuated allergic markers in comparison to wild type (WT) mice. Moreover, there was less body weight and adipose tissue loss in PAFR-deficient mice. However, some features of inflamed adipose tissue presented by sensitized PAFR-deficient and WT mice after oral challenge were similar, such as a higher rate of rolling leukocytes in this tissue and lower circulating levels of adipokines (resistin and adiponectin) in comparison to nonsensitized mice. Therefore, PAF signaling through PAFR is important for the allergic response to OVA but not for the adipokine alterations caused by this inflammatory process. Our work clarifies some effects of PAF during food allergy along with its role on the metabolic consequences of this inflammatory process.

Lipoma of the left tonsillar fossa

1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. 507-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Benson-Mitchell ◽  
N. Tolley ◽  
C. B. Croft ◽  
D. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Tonsillar Fossa ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues

AbstractLipomas are common benign connective tissue tumours composed of adult adipose tissue. They are relatively rare in the upper aerodigestive tract, although they occur with considerable frequency in other areas, particularly in the subcutaneous tissues of the neck. Although there are several reports of this tumour occurring in the oropharynx, there is no recorded case of a lipoma of the tonsillar fossa. An 83-year-old man with a left tonsillar fossa lipoma is presented. Clinical presentation, management and a literature review are discussed.

Mesenteric adipose tissue alterations resulting from experimental reactivated colitis

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1357-1364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Gambero ◽  
Marta Maróstica ◽  
Mario José Abdalla Saad ◽  
José Pedrazzoli
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Mesenteric Adipose Tissue ◽  
Tissue Alterations

scholarly journals Metastatic Melanoma Presenting as Intussusception in an 80-Year-Old Man: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Alghamdi ◽  
Yumna Omarzai
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Metastatic Melanoma ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Neoplastic Process ◽  
History Of ◽  
Uncommon Neoplasm

Malignant melanoma of the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon neoplasm that could be primary or metastatic. Small intestine represents the most common site for the metastatic melanoma; however, it could be found anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. Intussusception is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults compared to children. In 90% of the cases, the underlying cause can be found, and in 65% of the cases, intussusception is caused by the neoplastic process. The majority of the neoplasms are benign, and about 15% are malignant. Metastatic melanoma is one of the most common metastatic malignancies to the gastrointestinal tract; however, the premortem diagnosis is rarely made. Here, we report an uncommon clinical presentation of metastatic melanoma causing intussusception in an 80-year-old man. This diagnosis should be considered in a differential diagnosis in any patient who presents with gastrointestinal symptoms and a history of melanoma.

scholarly journals Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

2013 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
pp. 1254-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Borruel ◽  
Elena Fernández-Durán ◽  
Macarena Alpañés ◽  
David Martí ◽  
Francisco Álvarez-Blasco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Mesenteric Adipose Tissue ◽  
Adipose Tissue Depots

scholarly journals Endovascular Revascularization of a Symptomatic Common Carotid Artery Occlusion

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Kromm ◽  
Tim E. Darsaut ◽  
Khurshid Khan ◽  
Robert Ashforth ◽  
Esseddeeg Ghrooda
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Common Carotid Artery ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Carotid Artery Occlusion ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Extracranial Carotid Artery ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Carotid Artery Occlusion ◽  
Diagnostic Investigations

AbstractAlthough the common carotid artery is the second most common site for extracranial carotid artery stenosis, complete symptomatic occlusion in the absence of devastating stroke is rare. We present a case of complete common carotid artery occlusion failing medical management and requiring endovascular intervention. The clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations, and management of complete carotid artery occlusions are discussed.

scholarly journals Clinical study of ectopic pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3498
Author(s):  
Meenakshi T. Chate ◽  
Bhagyashree Chate ◽  
Kranti Chate
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Endometrial Cavity ◽  
Rising Incidence

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is pregnancy that develops following implantation anywhere other than the endometrial cavity of uterus. Objective of present study was to investigate the risk factors, clinical presentation and sites of ectopic pregnancy along with management and assessment of risk of maternal mortality and morbidity.Methods: The study was undertaken at Dr. Shankar Rao Chavhan Government Medical College and Guru Govind singhji hospital, Nanded between December 2012 and May 2014 after obtaining clearance from the Hospital Ethical Committee.Results: Maximum incidence of tubal gestation occurred between the age group of 21-25 years. Greater incidence was noted in multiparous woman. Tubectomy was the most common risk factor seen in 23.65% cases. The most common symptom observed is abdominal pain seen in 92.47% cases. The most common site of ectopic was ampulla seen in 51.61% cases. The most common mode of presentation was rupture seen in 71 cases about 76.35% cases. Unilateral salpingectomy was done in 70 cases about 75.26% cases.Conclusions: Since ectopic pregnancy remains a gynecological catastrophe in countries and a major challenge to the reproductive performance of women worldwide, it should be considered a relevant public health issue. With its rising incidence, which is likely to continue increasing because of the various factors discussed, it is necessary to devise means of early detection and treatment.

scholarly journals Conservative management of eosinophilic enteritis presenting with acute abdominal syndrome

2013 ◽  
pp. 124-127
Author(s):  
Marco Bassi ◽  
Gelorma Belmonte ◽  
Carmelo Luigiano ◽  
Paola Billi ◽  
Angela Salerno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Peripheral Eosinophilia ◽  
Diffuse Infiltration ◽  
Appropriate Therapy ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Eosinophilic enteritis, an increasing recognized condition, is rare and often presents with non-specific symptoms. We report a case of a 46-year old female who presented with acute onset abdominal pain and nausea associated with ascites, small bowel thickening and peripheral eosinophilia. Diagnosis was confirmed by biopsies taken at esophagogastroduodenoscopy demonstrating diffuse infiltration by inflammatory cells, mainly eosinophils. Appropriate therapy was instituted. The patient recovered well and was symptom-free at 1-month follow up. In this report, we discuss the clinical presentation and the diagnostic criteria of the eosinophilic enteritis, and examine the pathophysiological theories and therapeutic strategies. The relevant literature on eosinophilic enteritis is summarized.

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