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Chronic mesenteric nonspecific lymphadenitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

A well defined homogenous enhancing mass lesion measuring about 49×44mm in diameter was noted in the left central abdomen.

The left kidney is relatively larger than right side. Moderate dilatation of the left pyelocaliceal system is evident. Renal parenchymal thickness at the left lower pole is decreased. Contrast excretion of the both kidneys is symmetric.
The uterus is retroflexed. Perimetrial vessels are predominant. Small amount of fluid was noted in the pelvis.

Case Discussion

Left side intraperitoneal mass lesion: path proven chronic nonspecific lymphadenitis.

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