A case of ischemic colitis in ascending colon mimicking colon cancer.
- Author:
Jong Dae BONG
1
;
Sang Hyuk KWAK
;
Tae Woong LEE
;
Hyun Seung YANG
;
Hong Suk RHU
;
Kang Suk KOH
;
Jong Jae CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Koheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea. bong2888@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ischemic colitis;
Colon cancer
- MeSH:
Aged;
Appendicitis;
Colitis, Ischemic*;
Colon*;
Colon, Ascending*;
Colonic Neoplasms*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Intestines
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2005;69(1):81-85
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ischemic colitis is recognized as the most common vascular disorder of the intestines in the elderly. Correct diagnosis is usually made after the ischemic episide is over and ischemic colitis is frequently misdiagnosed. A case is presented in which an initial diagnosis of appendicitis was made. On operation, a tumor like mass was found in ascending colon. Pathological examination revealed ischemic colitis. We report a case of ischemic colitis in ascending colon mimicking colon cancer.
