Presentation
Work up for chronic constipation
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Benign pneumatosis coli
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Innumerable intramural air bubbles in the wall of the distal transverse and splenic flexure of the colon are consistent with benign pneumatosis coli. Some intra-peritoneal free air bubbles are also noted.
The prostate gland is enlarged.
Case Discussion
Benign pneumatosis coli refers to intramural gas limited to the colonic wall and can be caused by various reasons such as pulmonary disease, systemic diseases such as scleroderma, and intestinal inflammation.
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