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[Non-obstructive enterolithiasis: report of two cases].

Miguel Ruiz Marín¹, M Encarnación Tamayo Rodríguez, Francisco Miguel González Valverde

¹Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, España.

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Summary

Enterolithiasis, rare intestinal stones, often linked to stasis, can cause blockages. Diagnosis in humans is aided by imaging, with potential genetic factors considered.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Radiology

Background:

Enterolithiasis (intestinal stones) is uncommon in humans, typically associated with intestinal stasis.
This condition is prevalent in animals like horses.

Observation:

Presents two human cases of enterolithiasis.
Diagnosis confirmed using abdominal radiography and computed tomography.

Findings:

Enterolithiasis can be asymptomatic but may lead to intestinal occlusion.
Identified predisposing factors in patients, suggesting a possible genetic component.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering enterolithiasis in cases of intestinal occlusion.
Suggests further research into genetic predispositions for human enterolithiasis.