Pneumatosis cystoids intestinalis is

(Gas-filled cysts are found in the subserosa or submucosa of the small intestine) (1182-LB)Pneumatosis cvstoids intestinalis - in which gas-filled cysts are found in the subserosa or submucosa of the intestine or colon.* Majority of cases are associated with COPD or the immunocompromised state (eg. AIDS, post transplantation; in association with leukemia, lymphoma, vasculitis, or collagen vascular disease, and in those patients taking chemotherapy or corticosteroids) other associated conditions include inflammatory, obstructive or infectious conditions of the intestine: iatrogenic conditions such as endoscopy and jejunstomy placement; ischemia and extra-intestinal disease such as diabetes.