Mesenteric adenitis | the grand mimic of appendicitis

Mesenteric adenitis is a common condition affecting children and teenagers. It is caused by the enlargement of lymph nodes in response to an infection, generally a viral one. It is quite painful and can be mistaken for appendicitis - however it is also a diagnosis of exclusion!   In this episode we discuss how mesenteric adenitis presents, the aetiology, management and more!   Links and resources: Follow us on Instagram @yourekiddingrightdoctors Our email is yourekiddingrightpod@gmail.com Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don’t miss out on any pearls of wisdom and RATE if you can to help other people find us! (This isn’t individual medical advice, please use your own clinical judgement and local guidelines when caring for your patients!)