An unusual aspect of the ileocecal junction in an adult patient suggesting localized agenesis of the ileocecal valve - 21/04/26
Doi : 10.1016/j.clinre.2026.102830
Myriam Ayari a, b, ⁎ 
, Sarrah Ben Azouz a, b, Amira Chehaider a, b, Taieb Jomni a, b
, Sarrah Ben Azouz a, b, Amira Chehaider a, b, Taieb Jomni a, b a Gastroenterology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital La Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia
b Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
⁎ Corresponding author at: Internal Security Forces Hospital La Marsa, Gastroenterology Department, Tunis 2070, Tunisia. Internal Security Forces Hospital La Marsa Gastroenterology Department Tunis 2070 Tunisia
Highlights |
• | What is already known on this subject? Congenital ileocecal valve anomalies are rare and usually reported in neonates or children, often with intestinal obstruction. |
• | What are the new findings? Agenesis of the ileocecal valve can be observed in asymptomatic adult patients. The report provides endoscopic description for the diagnosis. |
• | How might it impact on clinical practice in the foreseeable future? Recognition of this rare variant may prevent misdiagnosis and avoid unnecessary investigations. |
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