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Lipomatosis of ileocecal valve

Case contributed by Maxim Stalkov
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Reccurent right iliac fossa pain.

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Female

Ileocecal valve lips are markedly thickened and infiltrated with fat.

Case Discussion

Lipomatosis of ileocecal valve is a benign condition. Symptoms may be due to chronic intususseption or partial obstruction of the ileocecal junction. 

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