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[Colonic elastoma. A pathologic study of 7 cases].

G Kharsa1, G Molas, F Potet

  • 1Services d'Anatomie Pathologique, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy.

Annales De Pathologie
|January 1, 1992
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Abnormal elastic tissue in the digestive tract is rare, often linked to genetic disorders. This study introduces "colonic elastoma," a novel lesion characterized by excess elastic tissue in the colon, presenting diagnostic challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Elastic tissue abnormalities are uncommon in the digestive tract.
  • Such abnormalities are often associated with inherited connective tissue diseases like Ehlers-Danlos and Grönblad-Strandberg syndromes, which involve multiple systemic complications.
  • The study focuses on a rare presentation within the colon.

Purpose:

  • To report and characterize a series of 7 cases with unusual colonic lesions.
  • To propose a new term, "colonic elastoma," for these lesions characterized by abnormally increased elastic tissue.
  • To discuss the nosological and diagnostic challenges posed by colonic elastoma and explore potential etiopathogenetic origins.

Summary:

  • Seven cases of a rare colonic lesion featuring abnormal increases in elastic tissue were identified.

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  • This condition, termed "colonic elastoma," presents significant diagnostic and classification difficulties.
  • A review of existing literature suggests multiple potential causes for this elastosis.

    • Impact:

    • Introduces a new term, "colonic elastoma," for a rare gastrointestinal finding.
    • Highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with increased elastic tissue in the colon.
    • Provides a foundation for further research into the causes and implications of colonic elastoma.