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What Causes Mesentric Lymphadenitis In A Child?
hello!my 7 year old daughter has been suffering from mesentric lymphadenitis since november 2010.I was told that the nodes will resolve on their own within weeks however with 4 furter scans theyre still there .one specialist recommends a biopsy , however the surgical registrar was happy with a ct scan that basically showed there was nothing else 2 worry about .is it normal for the lymph nodes to presist or should i investigate further.thank u
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
Hi...mesenteric adenitis can go on for months to years. Nothing to worry about it. The red flag signs or danger signs when you need to worry are -
1. Sudden loss of weight.
2. Loss of appetite.
3. Pallor or anemia.
If these happen - I suggest an ultrasound scan and then if there is drastic increase in the size of the nodes - then they will need a biopsy.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
1. Sudden loss of weight.
2. Loss of appetite.
3. Pallor or anemia.
If these happen - I suggest an ultrasound scan and then if there is drastic increase in the size of the nodes - then they will need a biopsy.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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