Sclerosing Mesenteritis synonyms

Sclerosing Mesenteritis synonyms:

Sclerosing Mesenteritis is a rare condition that affects the mesentery, a fold of tissue that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall. It is also known by several other names, including:

• Mesenteric Panniculitis: This term is often used interchangeably with Sclerosing Mesenteritis. It refers to the inflammation and fibrosis of the mesentery, leading to the formation of fatty tissue nodules.


• Mesenteric Lipodystrophy: This name emphasizes the involvement of adipose (fat) tissue in the disease process. It highlights the abnormal accumulation of fat cells and the subsequent fibrotic changes.


• Retractile Mesenteritis: This term describes the characteristic retraction or contraction of the mesentery due to the fibrotic changes. It emphasizes the scarring and shrinkage of the tissue.


• Ormond's Disease: Named after the physician who first described it, Ormond's Disease refers to the fibrotic changes in the mesentery. It is considered a subtype of Sclerosing Mesenteritis.

These synonyms are used to describe different aspects of the same condition, highlighting the inflammation, fibrosis, and involvement of adipose tissue in the mesentery. While the names may vary, they all refer to the pathological changes that occur in the mesentery, leading to the characteristic symptoms and imaging findings associated with Sclerosing Mesenteritis.