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Eosinophilic colitis presenting as a left-sided colocolonic intussusception with secondary large bowel obstruction: an uncommon entity with a rare presentation.

Authors :
Box JC
Tucker J
Watne AL
Lucas G
Source :
The American surgeon [Am Surg] 1997 Aug; Vol. 63 (8), pp. 741-3.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a quite uncommon clinical entity usually involving the stomach or small bowel. Occasionally, the colon is involved. We have encountered a case of eosinophilic colitis leading to a left-sided colocolonic intussusception and subsequent large bowel obstruction. This is a unique presentation that, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported. We present our case in detail as well as a review of the literature to better understand this rare clinical entity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-1348
Volume :
63
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American surgeon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9247445