Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Amrein, K; Högenauer, C; Spreizer, C; Spuller, E; Langner, C.
Pneumatosis coli - an underrecognized lesion mimicking neoplastic disease.
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2011; 123(15-16):515-518
Doi: 10.1007/s00508-011-0007-y
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Amrein Karin
- Langner Cord
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Hoegenauer Christoph
- Spreizer Christopher
- Spuller Ekkehard
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- Abstract:
- Pneumatosis (cystoides) intestinalis is defined as the presence of gas in the bowel wall and can be found anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. It may be harmless or life-threatening, depending on the etiology which includes infectious and drug-induced colitis, bowel ischemia and necrotizing enterocolitis. The lesion has additionally been described following endoscopy. We report two cases of asymptomatic pneumatosis coli mimicking polyposis syndrome or malignancy. Both cases were verified histologically after snare polypectomy or hemicolectomy. The differential diagnosis and the clinical significance of the disease are discussed. Accurate diagnosis, which is mainly based upon endoscopy, computed tomography and histology, is crucial for optimal patient management thus avoiding unnecessary surgical procedures.
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- Colectomy -
- Colon - pathology
- Colonic Neoplasms - diagnosis Colonic Neoplasms - pathology Colonic Neoplasms - surgery
- Colonic Polyps - diagnosis Colonic Polyps - pathology Colonic Polyps - surgery
- Colonoscopy -
- Diagnosis, Differential -
- Female -
- Humans -
- Male -
- Middle Aged -
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - diagnosis Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - pathology Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome - surgery
- Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - diagnosis Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - pathology
- Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Postoperative Complications - pathology
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed -
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- Pneumatosis coli
- pneumatosis intestinalis
- pneumatosis cystoides
- endoscopy
- histology