Child health · UKMLA & AKT

Mesenteric adenitis

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  • Mesenteric adenitis is reactive, self-limiting inflammation of mesenteric lymph nodes - the most important mimic of appendicitis in children. Diagnosis is clinical with ultrasound support.

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