Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with refractory sprue
Breiter, J.; Levine, J.B.; Forouhar, F.A.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 77(5): 322-325
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 7081189 Document Number: 195010
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by gas-filled cysts within the bowel wall. The spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders associated with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is expanded by this report of a patient with refractory sprue who developed pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis and spontaneous pneumoperitoneum. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms and the importance of the clinical diagnosis are discussed.