title: Giant pseudopolyposis and antegrade colonic obstruction: report of a case.
abstract: A case is described in which massive development of pseudopolyps resulted in left colonic obstruction in a patient with a history of ulcerative colitis. Problems of diagnosis and management are discussed, with emphasis on the need for close radiographic and endoscopic follow-up of such patients.
mesh_terms: D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography