Abstract
We report a case of acute colonic obstruction initially presumed to be secondary to acute diverticulitis, necessitating emergent surgical intervention. Pathologic examination failed to reveal evidence of inflammation, fibrosis or neoplasia. Marked hypertrophy of the sigmoid circular muscle layer was documented and thought to be the etiology of the colonic obstruction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 106-108 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Mar 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Barium enema
- Colon obstruction
- Muscle hypertrophy
- Sigmoid colon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine