Figure 1From: Sclerosing Mesenteritis: Diverse clinical presentations and dissimilar treatment options. A case series and review of the literature Axial contrast enhanced CT demonstrates a well marginated fat attenuation of the mesentery surrounding the mesenteric vessels. A halo of fat is preserved around the mesenteric vessels and nodules. The lesion is closely related to the adjacent opacified small bowel which is peripherally displaced. The fatty mass is delineated by a hyperdense stripe and accompanied by multiple small nodules.Back to article page