Mechanical Bowel Obstruction Due to Localized Extensive Amyloidotic Involvement in the Left Colon

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EGELİ T., SÖKMEN S., AKARSU M., GÜREL D.

Indian Journal of Surgery, vol.77, pp.94-96, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12262-014-1175-6
  • Journal Name: Indian Journal of Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.94-96
  • Keywords: Gastrointestinal tract, Amyloidosis, Ileus, Colectomy
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2014, Association of Surgeons of India.Amyloidosis is a disorder caused by extracellular deposition of insoluble protein fibrils in various tissues. Colonic amyloidosis is a rare clinical manifestation which can mimic tumor, inflammatory bowel disease, or ischemic colitis. The most common symptoms of colonic amyloidosis include bleeding, ulceration, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. However, colonic obstruction due to extensive submucosal amyloidosis is extremely rare. Considering the wide variety of symptoms and potentially effected organs, the diagnosis can be challenging particularly in emergent conditions. In this paper, a case with mechanic bowel obstruction due to extensive amyloidotic involvement of the left colon is presented.