Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in progressive systemic sclerosis: a case report and literature review

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is an uncommon disease manifestation characterized by the presence of air in the bowel wall. It is a benign condition that often responds to conservative management; however, it may be a harbinger of end stage disease, particularly in progressive systemic scl...

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Published in:	The American journal of the medical sciences Vol. 310; no. 6; p. 252
Main Authors:	Quiroz, E S, Flannery, M T, Martinez, E J, Warner, E A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1995
Subjects:	Combined Modality Therapy Food, Formulated Humans Male Metronidazole - therapeutic use Middle Aged Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - diagnostic imaging Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - etiology Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - therapy Scleroderma, Systemic - complications Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is an uncommon disease manifestation characterized by the presence of air in the bowel wall. It is a benign condition that often responds to conservative management; however, it may be a harbinger of end stage disease, particularly in progressive systemic sclerosis. The authors report a case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis in the setting of mixed connective tissue disease that responded to conservative treatment. They review the current literature on pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis, focusing on possible etiologies and potential therapies.
ISSN:	0002-9629