[Mesenteric lipodystrophy].
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Lille medical : journal de la Faculte de medecine et de pharmacie de l'Universite de Lille
دوره 14 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1969