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Enterolithiasis: report of two cases.

P G Jorens1, H K Hubens, J Bultinck

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, General Hospital Middelheim, Antwerpen, Belgium.

Acta Clinica Belgica
|January 1, 1990
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Enterolithiasis, or intestinal stones, can recur after surgical removal, especially when caused by ileal strictures. A large jejunal diverticulum can also harbor enteroliths, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Enterolithiasis, the formation of intestinal calculi, is a rare condition.
  • Understanding the etiology and predisposing factors is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • Reported are two distinct cases of small intestine enterolithiasis.
  • Case 1: Recurrent enterolithiasis in a patient with an ileal stricture.
  • Case 2: An enterolith identified within a large jejunal diverticulum post-mortem.

Findings:

  • Ileal strictures represent a significant risk factor for recurrent enterolithiasis.
  • Jejunal diverticula can serve as a nidus for enterolith formation.
  • The incidence and diagnostic modalities for enterolithiasis require further investigation.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of addressing underlying strictures to prevent recurrence.
  • Suggests comprehensive evaluation for diverticular disease in patients with unexplained enterolithiasis.
  • Emphasizes the need for improved diagnostic strategies for enterolithiasis.