The immunohistochemical demonstration of Helicobacter pylori in rectal ectopia.
The finding of heterotopic gastric mucosa in the rectum is rare, with less than 40 reported cases in the literature. A condition of unknown etiology, several hypotheses exist including infectious and congenital. We report a case of ectopic gastric tissue in the rectum of a 47-year-old female, and her subsequent clinical course. Furthermore for the first time, we present immunohistologic evidence of the presence of Helicobacter pylori in rectal ectopic gastric tissue.
Corrigan
Mark Anthony
MA
Department of Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. markanthonycorrigan@yahoo.com
Shields
Conor J
CJ
Keohane
Catherine
C
Kirwan
William O
WO
D002828:Choristoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000382:microbiology*; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis