Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis--in Tanzania

Cent Afr J Med. 1995 Jul;41(7):230-3.

Abstract

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare benign condition affecting portions of the intestinal tract, characterised by: multiple subserosa and submucosal gas cysts, unknown aetiology, and non specific clinical presentation. Its diagnosis is often coincidental. Management of PCI entails that of the associated condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Gastrectomy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peptic Ulcer / complications
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis* / complications
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis* / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Tanzania