Mesenteric lipodystrophy with fever of unknown origin and mesenteric calcifications

Mesenteric lipodystrophy (ML) is a rare condition characterized by a nonspe cific inflammatory process that involves the root of the mesentery in a lip oma-like lesion. Presenting features of ML include abdominal pain, weight l oss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. This case illustrates th at ML should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with fev er of unknown origin and mesenteric calcifications.