Fig. 2From: Massive mesenteric panniculitis due to fibromuscular dysplasia of the inferior mesenteric artery: a case reportMacroscopy of the resected recto-sigmoid colon: a) Longitudinal view. The necrotic mucosa is covered by an extensive inflammatory pseudo-membrane. The mesentery shows diffuse fat necrosis (panniculitis). b and c Cross sectional views. The colonic wall is thickened and edematous. There is extensive mesenteric fat necrosis. Normal fat is seen at rightBack to article page