Medicine:Dolichocolon
Dolichocolon, also known as redundant colon or tortuous colon, is the congenital presence of an abnormally-long large intestine.[1] It should not be confused with an abnormally wide large intestine, which is called megacolon.[citation needed] The name originates from Ancient Greek: δολιχός, romanized: dolĭkhós, lit. 'long, protracted', and "colon".
Dolichocolon may predispose to abnormal rotation of the colon (volvulus) and its interposition between the diaphragm and the liver ([[Chilaiditi syndrome|Template:Langr syndrome]]). The exact cause remains unknown.[2] Dolichocolon is often an incidental finding on abdominal X-rays or in colonoscopy. It is not by itself a disease and as such requires no treatment if asymptomatic.
References
- ↑ "Dolichocolon". Radiopaedia (9th revision ed.). 18 November 2023. doi:10.53347/rID-93956. https://radiopaedia.org/articles/dolichocolon.
- ↑ "Redundant colon: Signs, causes, and treatment". Medical News Today. Reviewed by Darragh O'Carroll, MD; Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPH. Healthline Media. 19 December 2023. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/redundant-colon.
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