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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2009; 15(33): 4189-4192
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4189
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4189
Figure 1 Unenhanced CT scan, showing the presence of multiple gas-filled parietal cysts and huge pneumoperitoneum.
Figure 2 Intraoperative view of dilated and inflamed defunctionalized jejunal loop, with fibrous peritonitis.
No clear evidence of enteric or biliary contamination was present.
Figure 3 Pathological findings.
A and B: Macroscopic appearance of surgical specimen with the typical cysts at different magnifications; C and D: Submucosal cysts (C, HE, × 20) lined by giant cells (D, HE, × 100).
Figure 4 Histological appearance and immunohistochemical staining.
A: Focal area of mild dysplasia (HE, × 60); B: Positivity for P53; C: P16.
- Citation: Portolani N, Baiocchi GL, Gadaldi S, Fisogni S, Villanacci V. Dysplasia in perforated intestinal pneumatosis complicating a previous jejuno-ileal bypass: A cautionary note. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(33): 4189-4192
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i33/4189.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4189