Cavitating Mesenteric Lymph Node Syndrome in a Patient with Celiac Disease: Differential Diagnosis Based on Radiological Findings

Serkan Oner; Hazal Kıran; Mustafa Harman

doi:10.58600/eurjther2188

Authors

Serkan Oner Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Bakırçay University, İzmir, Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7802-880X
Hazal Kıran Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Bakırçay University, İzmir, Türkiye https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4963-2795
Mustafa Harman Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9234-887X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther2188

Keywords:

mesenteric lymph node syndrome, celiac disease, cavitating lymph node

Abstract

Mesenteric lymph node syndrome is a rare condition characterized by cystic or cavitating changes in mesenteric lymph nodes. It is commonly associated with celiac disease. We present a case of a 59-year-old woman with known celiac disease who presented with abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, and weight loss, ultimately diagnosed with mesenteric lymph node syndrome. This case highlights the importance of radiological findings when considering rare complications of celiac disease in the differential diagnosis.

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