Mesenteritis, Retractile

Synonyms

• Mesenteric Panniculitis
• Nodular Mesenteritis
• Non-specific Sclerosing Mesenteritis
• Sclerosing Panniculitis

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Retractile Mesenteritis, also known as Mesenteric Panniculitis, is a disorder that affects the digestive tract membranes. It is characterized by infection, inflammation and intestinal obstructions. Major symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fever.

Resources

Digestive Disease National Coalition

507 Capitol Court

Suite 200

Washington, DC 20002

Tel: (202)544-7497

Fax: (202)546-7105

Email: scott@hmcw.org

Internet: http://www.ddnc.org



NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

2 Information Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3570

Tel: (301)654-3810

Fax: (301)907-8906

Tel: (800)891-5389

Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov



Panniculitis Support Group

100 Pleasant Acres Road

Apt.# 208

York, PA 17402

USA

Email: ladypann@yahoo.com

Internet: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/panniculitis/



International Mesenteric Panniculitis Society

Email: milliemoos531@yahoo.com

Internet: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/InternationalMesentericPanniculitisSociety/

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Last Updated:  4/23/2008

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