A case of ischemic colitis in ascending colon mimicking colon cancer / 대한내과학회지

ABSTRACT

Ischemic colitis is recognized as the most common vascular disorder of the intestines in the elderly. Correct diagnosis is usually made after the ischemic episide is over and ischemic colitis is frequently misdiagnosed. A case is presented in which an initial diagnosis of appendicitis was made. On operation, a tumor like mass was found in ascending colon. Pathological examination revealed ischemic colitis. We report a case of ischemic colitis in ascending colon mimicking colon cancer.