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Mass-Forming Ischemic Colitis: A Potential Mimicker of Malignancy
Joint Authors
Huber, Aaron R.
Danakas, Alexandra M.
Fazili, Bushra G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-03-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ischemic colitis (IC) results from reduced colonic vascular perfusion, accounting for 50-60% of all gastrointestinal ischemic episodes.
IC leads to mucosal damage with clinical symptom severity developing based on the duration and extent of colonic injury.
In rare cases IC may form a mass-like lesion mimicking malignancy.
Here we present the case of a 55-year-old female with hematochezia and diarrhea, who on workup was found to have a mass-like lesion at the ileocecal valve.
Multiple biopsies demonstrated ischemic change and mucosal injury without evidence of dysplasia or carcinoma.
Two months later on follow-up imaging, after supportive treatment the lesion was completely resolved.
It is critical for gastroenterologists and pathologists to be aware of this variant of IC to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures and treatment of patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Danakas, Alexandra M.& Fazili, Bushra G.& Huber, Aaron R.. 2019. Mass-Forming Ischemic Colitis: A Potential Mimicker of Malignancy. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143582
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Danakas, Alexandra M.…[et al.]. Mass-Forming Ischemic Colitis: A Potential Mimicker of Malignancy. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143582
American Medical Association (AMA)
Danakas, Alexandra M.& Fazili, Bushra G.& Huber, Aaron R.. Mass-Forming Ischemic Colitis: A Potential Mimicker of Malignancy. Case Reports in Pathology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143582
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143582