Intestinal pneumatosis: a rare and misdiagnosed entity

ABSTRACT

Intestinal pneumatosis is a rare entity, usually found incidentally, and in most cases asymptomatic. We present the case of an 84-year-old man who underwent colonoscopy for adenomatous polyps surveillance and presented typical endoscopic images of intestinal pneumatosis. Some of the most important aspects of the disease are highlighted and even if the endoscopic image is quite impressive, conservative management is the treatment of choice. (AU)