Lipomatosis of the ileocaecal valve simulating Crohn's disease

A case of lipomatosis of the ileocaecal valve mimicking Crohn's disease of the terminal ileum is reported.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1992-06, Vol.68 (800), p.455-456
Main Authors: Bhupalan, A.J., Forbes, A., Lloyd-Davies, E., Wignall, B., Murray-Lyon, I.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Crohn Disease - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Ileal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Ileocecal Valve
Lipomatosis - diagnosis
Medical sciences
Missed Diagnosis
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:A case of lipomatosis of the ileocaecal valve mimicking Crohn's disease of the terminal ileum is reported.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.68.800.455