PMID: 18186380Jan 12, 2008Paper

Mesenteric lipodystrophy of the left colon

The American Surgeon
Michael A EdwardsKeni Gu

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.

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