Cavitating mesenteric lymph node syndrome: a rare complication of celiac disease

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2011 Dec;103(12):652-4. doi: 10.4321/s1130-01082011001200009.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Among the many complications of celiac disease, mesenteric lymph node syndrome cavitated is considered one of the rarest, there is few case series published in the literature. The etiology and pathophysiology are unknown but because of its high mortality rate, estimated to be around 50%, it should recognize at an early stage in order to institute appropriate therapy as soon as possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Atrophy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Celiac Disease / diet therapy
  • Diet, Gluten-Free
  • Gastroscopy
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology
  • Lymph Nodes / blood supply
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Lymph Nodes / surgery
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / pathology
  • Lymphatic Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Mesentery
  • Necrosis
  • Spleen / physiopathology
  • Stomach Ulcer / etiology
  • Syndrome
  • Ulcer / etiology

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents