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Colitis cystica profunda. Report of a case
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Colitis cystica profunda is a benign condition of intramural mucus cysts in the colon and rectum. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary extensive colorectal surgery for this rare lesion.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Colitis cystica profunda (CCP) is a rare, non-neoplastic condition.
- Characterized by intramural mucus-containing cysts in the colon and rectum.
- Cysts typically present as polypoid masses, 5-12 cm from the anal margin.