A case of mesenteric lymphadenitis with long-acting symptom, showing marked response to corticosteroid

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2007 Sep;104(9):1371-6.

Abstract

A 17-year-old girl who had right lower abdominal pain with multiple swelling of lymph nodes in the ileocecal region and she was admitted to a neighboring hospital. Since there was no improvement of condition with antibiotic resistance, we were consulted. Lymph node biopsy under laparoscopy demonstrated nonspecific findings. She then developed erythema nodosum, suggesting the presence of autoimmune etiology. Treatment with systemic corticosteroid resulted in symptomatic improvement. Mesenteric lymphadenitis like this case is rare.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / drug therapy*
  • Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / physiopathology
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Prednisolone