[Mesenteric panniculitis. Aspects in x-ray computed tomography and MRI].

We report one case of mesenteric panniculitis. This rare and poorly-known disease is characterized by a non specific inflammatory process involving adipose tissue of the mesentery. The new imaging techniques (CT and MRI) may be helpful for the diagnosis of this disease and allow avoiding laparotomy. However histological proof remains necessary and can be given by guided needle biopsy.