- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often affects the respiratory system but can also lead to gastrointestinal issues, particularly in severe cases, where complications like bowel ischemia and ileus may arise.
- A case study highlighted a 44-year-old woman with mild COVID-19 who, after ten days of home isolation, experienced severe abdominal pain and vomiting without respiratory symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis through imaging.
- The patient improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment and was discharged after nine days, showcasing the rare link between COVID-19 and mesenteric panniculitis, emphasizing the importance of imaging for diagnosis.