Metastatic Endometrial Cancer to the Sigmoid Colon Masquerading as Primary Colorectal Cancer.

A 67-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of hematochezia. Medical history was notable for stage 1a endometrial carcinoma status post treatment with radiotherapy alone. The patient was not considered a candidate for surgical intervention at the time due to multiple underlying comorbidities.

Portal Vein Thrombosis and Intra-Abdominal Hypertension Presenting as Complications of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Severe Acute Pancreatitis.

A 44-year-old male without any significant past medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) with the chief complaint of severe constant epigastric pain for three hours. On physical examination, the abdomen was distended and tender, particularly in the epigastric region. The lab work showed an elevation of the lipase (12,405 U/L) and triglycerides (5,837 mg/dL).

Nintedanib-Induced Colitis Treated Effectively With Budesonide.

A 68-year-old male with a past medical history of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) on nintedanib and chronic nintedanib-induced diarrhea for three years presented with hematochezia and worsening diarrhea. Diarrhea had persisted despite the use of cholestyramine and oral antidiarrhea medications. As part of the evaluation of diarrhea, he had undergone colonoscopy two years prior, which had shown non-specific moderate diffuse colitis.

Does the Presence of Giant Pseudopolyps in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increase the Risk of Major Thrombotic Events?

Giant inflammatory polyp and thromboembolism are uncommon complications in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Colon mucosal inflammation is possibly the main mechanism of pathogenesis for these two complications. IBD has long been associated with hypercoagulability and thromboembolism.

Idiopathic Ileo-Ileo-Cecal Intussuception in a 25-Year-Old Female.

BACKGROUND Intussusception is defined as the penetration or telescoping of a segment of bowel into a more distal segment. Intussusception is a common cause of small bowel obstruction, especially in children. However, this finding is much less common in adults.

Leishmania in a Patient with Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma/Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

BACKGROUND Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection spread by the bite of infected sand flies that are usually present in the Middle East, Africa, and some parts of Asia and Europe. Leishmaniasis manifests in 3 different forms: Visceral (also known as Kala Azar), which is the most serious type; cutaneous, which is the most common type; and mucocutaneous. The symptoms of this infection range from a silent infection to fever, enlargement of the liver and spleen, weight loss, and pancytopenia.

Foreign Body Ingestion Causing Recurrent Diverticulitis.

BACKGROUND Ingested foreign bodies (IFBs) are usually asymptomatic and are excreted uneventfully. IFBs become a major concern in elderly patients due to the increase number of diverticuloses where the foreign body can lodge and cause severe complications. CASE REPORT We report a case of an elderly patient who ingested a chicken bone that caused recurrent diverticulitis.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Bowel Strangulation Due To Congenital Band: Three Cases of Congenital Band in Adults Lacking a History of Trauma or Surgery.

BACKGROUND Among the causes of constipation are bands and adhesions that lead to obstructions at different points in the intestinal tract. These can occur as a consequence of healing following surgery or trauma. However, an entity known as congenital band exists where a band is present from birth.