Mesenteric adenitis

• What is mesenteric adenitis characterised by?

  Inflammation of mesenteric lymph nodes in the abdomen
• What is the primary cause of mesenteric adenitis?

  Infections
• What are some risk factors for developing mesenteric adenitis?

  Age - younger people

  Immunosuppressed

  Prior GI diseases
• What are some signs and symptoms of mesenteric adenitis?

  RLQ abdo pain

  Nausea and vomiting

  Fever

  Malaise
• What are some clinical examination findings for mesenteric adenitis?

  Tender lymph nodes in the RIF

  Rebound tenderness
• What are some lab investigations for mesenteric adenitis?

  Bloods

  Urinalysis

  Stool culture
• What bloods are done for mesenteric adenitis and what would they show?

  FBC - Leukocytosis

  CRP and ESR - Raised
• What are some radiological investigations for mesenteric adenitis?

  Abdo USS

  CT

  MRI
• What is an invasive investigation for mesenteric adenitis?

  Laparoscopy
• What is the initial imaging modality for mesenteric adenitis?

  Abdo USS
• How is mesenteric adenitis managed?

  Symptom management - analgesia and fluids

  Antibiotics

  Hospital admission (if in severe unmanageable pain)

  Follow up care
• What are the most common complications associated with mesenteric adenitis?

  Peritonitis

  Abscess formation

  Bowel obstruction