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Enterolithiasis in Crohn's disease.

H K Mendes Ribeiro¹, D J Nolan

¹Department of Radiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK.

Abdominal Imaging

|August 10, 2000

Summary

Enterolithiasis, or bowel stones, are rare in the small intestine. This study highlights their association with longstanding Crohn's disease, often indicating underlying strictures or complications like cancer.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Radiology

Background:

Enterolithiasis of the small bowel is an uncommon condition.
Stasis due to intestinal strictures or diverticula are known etiologic factors.

Observation:

The study reports three new cases of enteroliths in patients with Crohn's disease.
Enteroliths have been previously associated with 19 cases of Crohn's disease.

Findings:

Enteroliths in Crohn's disease typically occur in longstanding cases.
Their presence suggests underlying intestinal strictures.
Enteroliths can also indicate adenocarcinoma complicating Crohn's disease.

Implications:

Enterolithiasis serves as a critical radiologic clue for complications in Crohn's disease.
Recognition of enteroliths aids in diagnosing strictures and potential malignancies.

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