A case of colonic pseudolipomatosis: a rare complication of colonoscopy?
Mucosal pseudolipomatosis of the colon is a rare complication of colonoscopy. It is a benign lesion, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the disorder remain controversial. We report here a case of pseudolipomatosis of the colon discovered during investigation of rectal bleeding.
Kaassis
M
M
Hepatology and Gastroenterology Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France.
Croue
A
A
Carpentier
S
S
Burtin
P
P
Boyer
J
J
D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum