Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy in Children with Chronic Abdominal Pain – A Single-Center Retrospective Case-Control Study

Abstract

Mesenteric lymphadenitis (MLN), characterized by inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes that drain the gastrointestinal tract, is frequently observed in children experiencing chronic abdominal pain (CAP). However, its clinical significance is often overlooked in existing literature. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and importance of mesenteric lymphadenopathy in children with chronic abdominal pain.