Pneumatosis intestinalis in an adult: a report of an unusual case

Authors

  • Shubhangi Vinayak Agale Department of Pathology Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Bhushan Malhari Warpe Department of Pathology Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Arvind Valand Department of Pathology Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Geeta Kumari Department of Pathology Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150663

Keywords:

Pneumatosis (cystoides) intestinalis, Pneumatosis coli, Emphysematous gastroenteritis

Abstract

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare condition affecting 0.03-0.37% of general population. This entity has varied presentation which ranges from asymptomatic to surgical emergency in the form of acute abdomen. The acute abdomen presentation can be bowel necrosis, perforation or persistent bowel obstruction. We present a case of PI of small intestine in an adult patient admitted in emergency department who presented with acute abdomen and pneumo-peritoneum.

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Published

2017-01-12

How to Cite

Agale, S. V., Warpe, B. M., Valand, A., & Kumari, G. (2017). Pneumatosis intestinalis in an adult: a report of an unusual case. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 3(9), 2503–2505. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150663

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Case Reports