Presentation
Known history of Crohn disease.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Crohn disease - creeping fat sign (gross pathology)
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An intra-operative finding during right hemicolectomy with "creeping fat" in the terminal ileum.
Photo credit: Hadiel Kaiyasah.
Case Discussion
The creeping fat or wrapping fat sign refers to the fibrofatty proliferation of the mesenteric tissue adjacent to chronically inflamed bowel loops. It has been considered to be a finding characteristic of Crohn's disease.
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