Mesenteric lipodystrophy.

[Mesenteric lipodystrophy].

Mesenteric lipodystrophy is a rare disorder characterized by either focal or diffuse thickening of the mesentery due to chronic inflammation and fibrosis. The etiology and pathogenesis is obscure. Roentgenologic findings help in differential diagnosis with other diseases but they rarely establish the diagnosis. This is made in most cases by laparotomy.

Benign mesenteric lipodystrophy presenting as low abdominal pain: a case report

INTRODUCTION Benign mesenteric lipodystrophy is rare and often presents in a non-specific fashion. Imaging findings may mimic a range of malignant conditions, particularly malignant ovarian disease in women. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian woman who was referred to the gynaecology service at our institution and was thought to have ovarian malignancy, and requi...

Preferential loss of omental-mesenteric fat during growth hormone therapy of HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

Lipodystrophy with increased intra-abdominal fat in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is common in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. It contributes to the metabolic derangements, as it does in non-HIV-related conditions. Growth hormone administration reduces intra-abdominal fat content. This study compared the relative changes in omental-mesenteric (OMAT) and retroperi...

Generalized Lipodystrophy.

Lipodystrophy = الحثل الشحمي

The lipodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by generalized or partial loss of subcutaneous fat. In addition to clearly exhibiting selective loss of adipose tissue, patients are also at risk for abnormalities such as insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, glomerulonephritis, and autoimmune disorders. Advances in molecular biolo...