Retrospective analysis shows mesenteric panniculitis is more common in patients with cancer, suggesting potential links.
The link between mesenteric panniculitis (MP) and cancer is debated. We explored this association after adjusting for age. We retrospectively analyzed abdominal CT scans of 8,750 patients between 2015 and 2017. Patients were categorized by cancer status. Of included patients, 8.7% had cancer. MP was found in 148 patients (58% males, mean age 57.8 years). MP was more frequent in cancer patients (5.14%) compared to no-cancer group (1.36%). Among MP patients, breast cancer was the most common malignancy. After adjusting for age, MP remained significantly associated with breast cancer and multiple myeloma in females and lymphoma in males. MP was significantly associated with breast cancer and multiple myeloma in females and lymphoma in males.
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