Sclerosing mesenteritis: Imaging findings in 17 patients

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiologic finding s of sclerosing mesenteritis and to describe certain signs that suggest the diagnosis. CONCLUSION. Sclerosing mesenteritis represents a single disease with two ra diologically different variants, In an appropriate clinical setting, radiol ogic features can suggest the diagnosis, delineate the extent of the proces s, and prescribe or limit surgical procedures. The "fat ring" sign and the presence of a tumoral pseudocapsule are important findings for the diagnosi s of the disease.