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Diseases & Conditions

Sclerosing Mesenteritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

A rare inflammatory condition of the fatty tissue supporting the intestines.

Medically reviewed
Updated 2026

Presentation

Chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and sometimes a palpable mass. Often discovered incidentally on imaging.

Management

Many cases are mild and only need observation. Symptomatic cases may need medical therapy under specialist care.

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