Mesenteric lymph node tuberculosis in children

Mesenteric lymph node tuberculosis is more common in children. Mesenteric-lymphatic and lymph-colonic mesenteric lymph nodes are mostly located around the superior mesenteric artery. Mycobacterial infection can cause mesenteric lymph node tuberculosis. It may be part of the manifestation of the primary intestinal complex. Primary intestinal foci can be absorbed quickly, but enlarged and caseous mesenteric lymph nodes can persist for a long time. It can also spread from the lymph or blood line, and it often coexists with intrathoracic lymph node tuberculosis or systemic miliary tuberculosis. Sometimes mesenteric lymph node tuberculosis is the main manifestation, while tuberculosis in other parts is not obvious. At this time, it should be diagnosed as a separate case.

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