Neumatosis Intestinal: Caso Clínico-Radiológico

Abstract

The case of a women 89 year old with an apparent partial intestinal obstruction is presented. The CT scan of abdomen and pelvis shows evident pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) within gas in the portal system. Expectant medical treatment was performed. Eight days later, a second CT scan showed almost complete remission of pneumatosis and gas in the portal system. The presence of gas in the bowel wall is a sign that can be find in benign to life threatening conditions. A review of the pathogenesis, radiological presentation and the different causes of PI are presented, based in the case report.