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What different types of mesenteric lymphadenitis are there?

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LAP: Concerning for lymphproliferative disorder or could be due to tb. Needs evaluation.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Several: Condition of primary mesenteric with no other identified cause. Secondary to some identified problem = colitis, appendicitis, crohn's , etc. Then lymphadenopathy due to some primary problem ( malignancy, lymphoma, metastasis).

Answered 11/28/2017

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