Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: A complicated case presentation

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis (PCI) is a fairly rare condition that is, however, becoming of increasing incidence. It is difficult to ascertain as many patients are asymptomatic, but, in adults, if it does present it usually presents in the fifty-to-eighty years age groups.

Importance

It may be primary (15% - idiopathic and benign condition) or secondary (85% - usually in neonates and due to necrotising enterocolitis) but the aetiology is unclear, with some theories that have been put forward. Many consider its pathogenesis to be due to increased intra-luminal intestinal pressure and, therefore, build-up of gas from commensal gut bacteria. Imaging and histology are important in diagnosis.

Case presentation

This case presentation explores the com

SUBMITTER: Pswarayi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577395 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature