Lipomatosis of the ileocaecal valve simulating Crohn's disease

Postgrad Med J. 1992 Jun;68(800):455-6. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.68.800.455.

Abstract

A case of lipomatosis of the ileocaecal valve mimicking Crohn's disease of the terminal ileum is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ileocecal Valve*
  • Lipomatosis / diagnosis*