Preferred Label : Dolichocolon;
ICD-11 definition : This refers to 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
(Chilaiditi syndrome). It is more commonly seen in the elderly, some psychiatric patients
or in institutionalised individuals. It is not, however, a part of normal aging, and
etiology unknown.;
Origin ID : 2100309247;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
This refers to 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
(Chilaiditi syndrome). It is more commonly seen in the elderly, some psychiatric patients
or in institutionalised individuals. It is not, however, a part of normal aging, and
etiology unknown.
