Dolichocolon
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dolichocolon-293-7010806
title:
Dolichocolon
text:
Dolichocolon is an abnormally long large intestine. It should not be confused with an abnormally wide large intestine, which is called a megacolon. Dolichocolon may predispose to abnormal rotation and interposition between the diaphragm and the liver. It is more commonly seen in the elderly, some psychiatric patients or in institutionalised individuals. It is not, however, a part of normal aging. The exact cause remains unknown. Dolichocolon is often an incidental finding on abdominal X-rays or
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encyclopedia
description:
Medical condition
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolichocolon
date created:
date modified:
2023-06-02T16:21:39Z
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13
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