Differential to Terminal Ileitis: Terminal Ileum Neuroendocrine Tumor Identified on Screening Colonoscopy

Conclusion: Terminal ileitis encompasses a host of pathologic processes, including inflammatory states, infectious disease, malignancy, and vasculitis. Importantly, small bowel cancer is an increasing cause of terminal ileitis. Screening colonoscopy with ileal intubation can be a valuable tool for early detection of these lesions.PMID:36936484 | PMC:PMC10016213 | DOI:10.31486/toj.22.0035

Source: Ochsner Journal - March 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alp S Kahveci Muhammad F Mubarak Isma Perveze Ebubekir S Daglilar Source Type: research