A Case of Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis.
- Author:
Sung Ae JUNG
1
;
Suk Kyun YANG
;
Hwoon Yong JUNG
;
Ji Woon PARK
;
Yeon Ho JOO
;
Mi Hun LEE
;
Hae Ryun KIM
;
Weon Seon HONG
;
Young Il MIN
;
Jin Cheon KIM
;
Hyun Kwon HA
;
Kyung Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis;
Constipation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Autopsy;
Constipation;
Female;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1998;18(4):611-617
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is defined as the presence of multiple gas filled cysts in the wall of gastrointestinal tract, and was first reported by Duvernoi in 1730 from the pathologic findings at autopsy. The etiology and pathogenesis of this relatively rare but distinctive disorder remain unresolved. We recently experienced a case of PCI, in a 28-year old woman with chronic constipation for about 10 years. The case is presented with review of the literature.
