A Rare Presentation of Isolated Right Colon Ischemia: The Mass-Forming Variant

Abstract

Ischemic colitis (IC), the most common gastrointestinal ischemia, remains an enigmatic disease with a wide array of pathogenic mechanisms and injuries along with variable outcomes. Among this group, isolated right colon ischemia (IRCI) appears to be a distinct entity, with its own pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and higher morbidity and mortality compared to left-sided colitis. IRCI is the most common site of mass-forming ischemic colitis. Colonoscopy with biopsy remains the key to diagnosis for this former entity. IRCI management is the same as for other IC and complete resolution of the mass is expected within weeks.