A 35-Year-Old Man Is Admitted to the Hospital with a 2-Day

A 35-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with a 2-day history of abdominal pain.  The patient's condition deteriorates throughout the course of hospitalization, and he dies 5 days after admission.  Autopsy reveals chalky white lesions in the mesentery.  Histologic evaluation of the lesions reveals adipose cell destruction and calcium deposition.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's autopsy findings?

A) Acute pancreatitis
B) Bacterial peritonitis
C) Celiac disease
D) Crohn disease
E) Intestinal perforation
F) Mesenteric ischemia

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free