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Jose Prado Bustamante1, Harold Eduardo Benites Goñi1, Fernando Palacios Salas1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, Lima, Perú.
ACG Case Reports Journal
|November 19, 2019
Summary
Submucosal masses in the large intestine can be diverse. This report details a rare case where a fecalith presented as a submucosal mass protruding into the cecum.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Submucosal lesions of the large intestine encompass a broad spectrum of benign and malignant entities.
- These lesions can arise from the submucosa, muscularis propria, or be caused by extrinsic compression.
Observation:
- A case involving a submucosal mass within the large intestine was identified.
Findings:
- The submucosal mass was diagnosed as a fecalith.
- The fecalith was observed to be protruding into the cecum.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering fecaliths in the differential diagnosis of large intestine submucosal masses.
- Accurate identification is crucial for appropriate management and surgical planning.
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