Obstructing Giant Pseudopolyposis of the Colon in Ulcerative Colitis

Authors

Roberta E. Sonnino
Farouck N. Obeid

Abstract

Pseudopolyposis of the colon is a well-recognized local complication of ulcerative colitis. Giant pseudopolyposis is uncommon, and its presentation as a complete obstruction of the colon is a rare occurrence. We report such a case, where retrograde flow of barium on double-contrast barium enema was completely obstructed at midtransverse colon. After resection by total abdominal colectomy, pathology examination ofthe specimen confirmed massive pseudopolyposis without malignancy. A brief review of the pathology and current literature is presented.

Recommended Citation

Sonnino, Roberta E. and Obeid, Farouck N. (1987) "Obstructing Giant Pseudopolyposis of the Colon in Ulcerative Colitis," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 35 : No. 4 , 259-261.
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