A sudden abdominal condition primarily seen in children, where lymph nodes within the mesentery (a membrane that attaches organs to the abdominal wall) become inflamed.
The primary indications include abdominal pain and sensitivity, which can resemble symptoms of appendicitis. Additionally, there might be a slight fever. Typically, mesenteric lymphadenitis resolves swiftly, often requiring only pain-relieving and fever-reducing analgesic medications.
A membrane responsible for anchoring organs to the abdominal wall. This term specifically denotes the fold of membrane that surrounds the small intestine, connecting it to the rear of the abdominal wall. The mesentery houses the blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that serve the intestines.