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Sigmoid colon fistula complicating ovarian cystadenocarcinoma: A rare finding

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A case of sigmoid colon fistula complicating ovarian cystadenocarcinoma is reported. The entity demonstrated a large air-filled, thin-walled cystic lesion during barium enema examination. The differential diagnosis of distended air-filled cystic lesions is discussed and expanded to include colonic fistula complicating ovarian neoplasms.

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  1. Department of Radiology, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 52242, Iowa City, IA, USA

    Hiroshi Honda M.D., Charles H. Lu & Thomas J. Barloon

  2. Department of Pathology, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

    Kimio Hashimoto

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Honda, H., Lu, C.H., Barloon, T.J. et al. Sigmoid colon fistula complicating ovarian cystadenocarcinoma: A rare finding. Gastrointest Radiol 15, 78–81 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888743

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