Mesenteritis, Retractile

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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, NE
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202)544-7497
Fax: (202)546-7105
Email: ddnc@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/

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Tel: (301)251-4925
Fax: (301)251-4911
Tel: (888)205-2311
TDD: (888)205-3223
Email: ordr@od.nih.gov
Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Default.aspx

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
Copyright 1988, 1989, 2000 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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