Lipomatosis of the Ileocaecal Valve: A Case Report

Lipomatosis, Ileocecal valve, Crohn’s disease, Computed Tomography. Ultrasound.

Authors

  • Prof. Mizanul Hasan Department of Ultrasound, Popular Diagnostic Centre Limited, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Bangladesh
  • Meher Angez Rahman Department of Radiology and Imaging. Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Ministry of health. Brunei., Brunei Darussalam
  • Khalil Alshantti Department of Radiology and Imaging. Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Ministry of health, Brunei Darussalam
Vol. 12 No. 06 (2024)
Medical Sciences and Pharmacy
June 26, 2024

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The lipomatosis of ileocecal valve is characterized by a diffuse infiltration of fatty tissue, most often in the submucous layer. The ileocecal valve becomes enlarged. Lack of distinct capsule differentiate the fat in this condition from a true lipoma. As lipomatosis of the ileocecal valve is a rare condition, with doubtful pathogenesis and somewhat controversial therapy the case is reported. It must be recognized and differentiated from true tumours.