Diffuse Cecal Ganglioneuromatosis in a Patient with von Reklinghausen's Disease: Case Report
TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI, vol.32, no.4, pp.1105-1108, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.5336/medsci.2010-18159
- Journal Name: TURKIYE KLINIKLERI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1105-1108
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A 41-year-old female with 'cafe au lait' and multiple skin neurofibromas was admitted with a complaint of constipation, abdominal pain and distention. The colonoscopic investigation was normal, however computed tomography revealed a mass in the cecal wall;Thereon, right hemicolectomy was performed to the patient. Histopathologic examination revealed ganglioneuromatosis of the cecum. There was not any recurrence after three years of follow-up. An intestinal manifestation of von Recklinghausen's disease should be kept in mind in a patient who has multiple neurofibromas and 'cafe au lait' spots with intractable constipation and intestinal obstruction.