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Published on: September 22, 2019
[Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: the first case in Congo]
B I Ibara1, F Bossali, R A Ossendza
1Service de gastro-entérologie et médecine interne, CHU de Brazzaville, BP 32, Brazzaville, Congo.
Sante (Montrouge, France)
|July 7, 2001
Summary
The first reported case of intestinal cystic pneumatosis in Congo involved a 64-year-old patient presenting with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Treatment with antibiotics led to a favorable outcome and no recurrence was observed.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Intestinal cystic pneumatosis (ICP) is a rare condition characterized by gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall.
- Diagnosis and management of ICP can be challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old patient in Congo presented with glairo-sanguinolent diarrhea, abdominal pain, and meteorism.
- Coloscopy revealed polypoid formations with translucent walls, and intestinal opacification showed parietal defects in the left colon.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of intestinal cystic pneumatosis was confirmed through endoscopic and radiological findings.
- The patient's condition improved significantly following treatment with metronidazole and ciprofloxacin.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare gastrointestinal conditions like ICP in patients with persistent abdominal symptoms.
- Successful treatment with common antibiotics suggests a potentially manageable course for ICP.
- This report expands the geographical understanding of ICP occurrence and its clinical presentation.
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