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Lipomatosis of ileocecal valve

Case contributed by Rupesh Namdev
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Constipation and right iliac fossa pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Diffuse fatty deposition in the submucosal layer of the ileocecal valve is seen as a hyperechoic lesion.

Diffuse fatty deposition in the submucosal layer of the ileocecal valve.

Case Discussion

Features of ileocecal valve lipomatosis.

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