Korean J Med.
2005 Jul;69(1):81-85.
A case of ischemic colitis in ascending colon mimicking colon cancer
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Koheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea. bong2888@lycos.co.kr
- 2Department of Surgery, Koheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea.
- 3Department of Radiology, Koheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea.
- 4Department of Pathology, Koheung General Hospital, For You Pathology Clinics, Chonnam, Korea.
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.
