Table 6.
Relation of mesenteric panniculitis (MP) with malignancy: matched pair analysis
| Variable | Patients with MP | Control patients |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 94 | 188 |
| Age (years) | 66.6 ± 11.2 | 66.6 ± 11.1 |
| Male (sex) | 66 (70.2%) | 132 (70.2%) |
| Malignancy at initial CT scan | ||
| Previous and/or concurrent malignancy | 46 (48.9%) | 87 (46.3%)a |
| Metastasis | 17/46 (37.0%) | 23/87 (26,4%)a |
| Prostatic carcinoma | 16/46 (34,8%) | 23/87 (26.3%)a |
| Colorectal carcinoma | 8/46 (17.4%) | 18/87 (20.7%)a |
| 5-year follow-up | ||
| Lost to follow-up | 4 (4.3%) | 14 (7.4%)a |
| Died | 27/90 (30.0%) | 69/174 (39.7%) |
| Malignancy during follow-up | 7/48 (14.6%) | 7/101 (6.9%)a |
| Metastasis during follow-up | 2/29 (6.9%) | 13/63 (20.6%)a |
a
McNemar test for paired samples; p < 0.05.