Abstract
Benign cecal lesions, although not frequently encountered, are often difficult to differentiate from carcinomas. With the general availability of colonoscopy, cecal lesions can be visualized and a biopsy can be done. If the biopsy specimen reveals inflammatory changes only, the patient should be managed nonoperatively and colonoscoped again in four weeks.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Greaney EM, Snyder WH. Acute diverticulitis of the cecum encountered at emergency surgery. Am J Surg 1957; 94:270–81.
Lind SC. Simple ulcer of the intestine. Ohio State Med J 1931;27:621–7.
Butsch JL, Dockerty MB, McGill DB, Judd ES. “Solirary” nonspecific ulcers of the colon. Arch Surg 1969;98:171–4.
Brodey PA, Hill RP, Baron S. Benign ulceration of the cecum. Radiology 1977;122:323–7.
Anscombe AR, Keddie NC, Schofield PF. Solitary ulcers and diverticulitis of the caecum. Br J Surg 1967;54:553–7.
Zer M, Wolloch Y, Chaimoff C, Dintsman M. Benign lesions of the cecum simulating carcinoma. Am J Proctol 1974;25:52–8.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
About this article
Cite this article
Au, F.C., Ng, B., Putong, P. et al. Benign ulcer of the cecum. Dis Colon Rectum 24, 476–477 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02626788
Received:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02626788