CT and MRI manifestations of intraabdominal panniculitis

We report a case of intraabdominal panniculitis. Computed tomography (CT) showed diffuse increased attenuation in the omentum, mesentery, and retroperitoneal region. As the disease progressed, the entire mesentery and retroperitoneal regions were involved. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the lesion demonstrated an intermediate signal intensity on T1-weighted images and a slightly high signal intensity on T2-weighted images. Though the radiologic findings are not specific, this condition should be considered in the appropriate clinical context.