Benign pneumatosis intestinalis

Discussion:

This case demonstrates findings consistent with pneumatosis intestinalis as an isolated finding. Given that the patient has almost no abdominal symptoms and the absence of any other discerning features (e.g. associated infiltration, wall thickening, gut dilatation, free fluid, etc) makes 'benign' pneumatosis intestinalis the most likely diagnosis. Multiple etiologies can result in benign pneumatosis such as different types of medication and lung transplantation, both possible causes in this patient.

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