Association between mesenteric panniculitis and urolithiasis.

Background: Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare condition and refers to benign and nonspecific inflammation of mesenteric fat.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the hypothesis of a greater prevalence of mesenteric panniculitis in patients with urolithiasis.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, abdominopelvic CT scans of 500 patients were reviewed for the presence of urolithiasis and mesenteric panniculitis.