Efficacy of colchicine in the treatment of mesenteric panniculitis in a young patient.
| Title | Efficacy of colchicine in the treatment of mesenteric panniculitis in a young patient. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Fasoulas, K., Beltsis A., Katsinelos T., Dimou E., Arvaniti M., Charsoula A., Gourvas V., Atmatzidis S., Chatzimavroudis G., & Katsinelos P. |
| Journal | Saudi J Gastroenterol |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 146-8 |
| Date Published | 2012 Mar-Apr |
| ISSN | 1998-4049 |
| Keywords | Adult, Colchicine, Disease Progression, Glucocorticoids, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Methylprednisolone, Panniculitis, Peritoneal, Tubulin Modulators |
| Abstract | Mesenteric panniculitis (MP) is a rare inflammatory and fibrotic disease of the mesentery of unknown etiology. It has various clinical and radiological manifestations, posing a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Its diagnosis is indicated via radiologic imaging and is usually confirmed via peritoneal biopsies. We describe a case of a patient with histopathologically proven MP, in which steroid dependence was successfully managed with colchicine. |
| DOI | 10.4103/1319-3767.93825 |
| Alternate Journal | Saudi J Gastroenterol |
| PubMed ID | 22421723 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC3326978 |
