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Enteritis cystica profunda causing ileoileal intussusception in a child
I Karnak1, S Göğüş, M E Senocak
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Insights
Enteritis cystica profunda (ECP) is a rare small intestine lesion. This report details the second pediatric case of ECP, enhancing understanding of this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Enteritis cystica profunda (ECP) is a rare lesion of the small intestine.
- It shares histopathologic similarities with colitis cystica profunda, a benign rectal and distal colon lesion primarily affecting adults.
- The etiology of ECP remains uncertain.
Observation:
- This study presents the second documented pediatric case of ECP.
- The case involves a rare lesion of the small intestine in a child.
Findings:
- The report includes a comprehensive literature review on ECP.
- Discussion focuses on the potential causes and etiology of pediatric ECP.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited understanding of pediatric ECP.
- Further research into the etiology of ECP may aid in diagnosis and management.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare gastrointestinal lesions in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Enteritis cystica profunda (ECP) is an exceedingly rare lesion of the small intestine. It has identical histopathologic features as colitis cystica profunda, which is mainly a disease of adults and a rare benign lesion of the distal colon and rectum of uncertain cause. Only 12 cases of ECP with only one pediatric case, have been reported in English-language medical literature. Here the authors present the second pediatric case of ECP with the literature review and discussion of the etiology.