Retractile mesenteritis with colon and retroperitoneum involvement: CT findings

Gastrointest Radiol. 1992 Fall;17(4):333-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01888581.

Abstract

We report a case of retractile mesenteritis which involved the rectosigmoid colon and extended into the retroperitoneum with ureteral obstruction. These complications are rare. The radiological features [including computed tomography (CT)] are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colonic Diseases / complications
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesentery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mesentery / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritonitis / complications
  • Peritonitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritonitis / pathology
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / complications
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology