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Endoscopy 1997; 29(4): 325-327
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1004199
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A Case of Colonic Pseudolipomatosis: A Rare Complication of Colonoscopy?

M. Kaassis1 , A. Croue2 , S. Carpentier1 , P. Burtin1 , J. Boyer1
  • 1Hepatology and Gastroenterology Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France
  • 2Anatomy and Pathology Laboratory, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Mucosal pseudolipomatosis of the colon is a rare complication of colonoscopy. It is a benign lesion, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the disorder remain controversial. We report here a case of pseudolipomatosis of the colon discovered during investigation of rectal bleeding.