| Ischemic colitis masquerading as colonic tumor: Case report with review of literature. | |
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PMID: 22219603 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Ischemic colitis can mimic a carcinoma on computed tomographic (CT) imaging or endoscopic examination. A coexisting colonic carcinoma or another potentially obstructing lesion has also been described in 20% of the cases of ischemic colitis. CT scan can differentiate it from colon cancer in 75% of cases. However, colonoscopy is the preferred method for diagnosing ischemic colitis as it allows for direct visualization with tissue sampling. Varied presentations of ischemic colitis have been described as an ulcerated or submucosal mass or as a narrowed segment of colon with ulcerated mucosa on colonoscopy. Awareness and early recognition of such varied presentations of a common condition is necessary to differentiate from a colonic carcinoma, and to avoid unnecessary surgery and related complications. |
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Authors:
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Parakkal Deepak; Radha Devi |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Volume: 17 ISSN: 1007-9327 ISO Abbreviation: World J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-01-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883448 Medline TA: World J Gastroenterol Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5324-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Parakkal Deepak, Internal Medicine, University of Chicago (North Shore University Health System), 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, United States. |
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