Colitis cystica profunda of the rectum with adenomatous dysplastic features: Radiologic-pathologic correlation

Nicolò Rumi, MD; Savino Cilla, PhD; Maria De Ninno, MD; Stefano Berardi, MD; Gianluca Spera, MD; Ronel D’amico, MD; Fabio Rotondi, MD; Giuseppina Sallustio, MD; Antonio Pierro, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Jun 2019)

Colitis cystica profunda of the rectum with adenomatous dysplastic features: Radiologic-pathologic correlation

Nicolò Rumi, MD,
Savino Cilla, PhD,
Maria De Ninno, MD,
Stefano Berardi, MD,
Gianluca Spera, MD,
Ronel D’amico, MD,
Fabio Rotondi, MD,
Giuseppina Sallustio, MD,
Antonio Pierro, MD

Affiliations

Nicolò Rumi, MD: Institute of Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S. Roma, Italy
Savino Cilla, PhD: Medical Physics Unit, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso, Italy
Maria De Ninno, MD: Department of Human Pathology, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso, Italy
Stefano Berardi, MD: Department of Oncology Surgery, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso, Italy
Gianluca Spera, MD: Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura Giovanni Paolo II, Campobasso, Italy
Ronel D’amico, MD: Institute of Radiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S. Roma, Italy
Fabio Rotondi, MD: Department of Oncology Surgery, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso, Italy
Giuseppina Sallustio, MD: Radiology Department, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso 86100, Italy
Antonio Pierro, MD: Radiology Department, Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura “Giovanni Paolo II”, Campobasso 86100, Italy; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. 6
pp. 740 – 745

Abstract

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Colitis cystica profunda is a rare nonneoplastic condition characterized by the presence of mucus-containing cysts in the submucosa of the right colon and rectum. The etiology is unclear, with a few cases reported in the literature. The presenting symptoms and signs may mimic colorectal adenocarcinoma. We report a case of colitis cystica profunda localized in the rectum, investigated by colonoscopy, CT, MRI, and subsequently surgically treated. Keywords: Rectum, Cystic wall, Colitis, Proctitis

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ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
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