Open AccessSclerosing Mesenteritis
Author(s) -
M. L. De Rooij,
B. S.M. Ter Rahe
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
jbr-btr
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1780-2393
DOI - 10.5334/jbr-btr.788
Subject(s) - medicine , abdomen , ascites , radiology , physical examination , abdominal ultrasonography , pancreas , computed tomography , surgery
A 55-year-old Caucasian man presented with weight loss, cramping abdominal pains, an increasing abdominal circumference and diarrhea. Physical examination showed no abnormalities besides a puffy abdomen. His past medical history included a recent subcutaneous swelling in the neck, histologically compatible to a benign solitary fibrous tumor. All blood results were within normal limits. Abdominal ultrasonography showed a tumor with diameter of 6.7 cm, probably originating from the pancreas, with ascites and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy. This was followed by a CT scan. CT scan of the abdomen was repeated following therapy.