title: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: a rare benign cause of pneumoperitoneum.
abstract: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare gastrointestinal complication in the course of connective tissue diseases, especially in scleroderma, that can lead to pneumoperitoneum or obstruction. Findings on plain radiography may reveal radiolucent linear or bubbly circular air bubbles in the bowel wall, with or without free gas accumulation in the peritoneal cavity. Treatment of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis ranges from supportive care to laparotomy.
authors: Department of Radiology, H066, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors: Puneet
authors: P
authors: Devgun
authors: Hal
authors: H
authors: Hassan
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