Question 1

what are some common diagnosis that cause thickening of the cecum wall?

Accepted Answer

: Inflammation. hypertrophy caners are some.

Question 2

is there anyway a thickened and irritated cecum can cause pain and swelling of the left side of my back?

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Not likely: Inflammation in the cecum can cause pain low on the right side of your back but not likely the left.  However, a thickened cecum can be a sign of crohn's disease (among other things) which can also have arthritis symptoms like back pain.

Question 3

would a thickened cecum be caused by something or is something caused from a thickened cecum. if its found on ct should it be biopsied?

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Thickened cecum: Thickened cecum seen on ct may be from infection, inflammation (such as found in crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), polyps or cancer (rarely) or it may just look thickened on ct.  To know for sure, colonoscopy is needed to look at the mucous and rule out things that would need different management (inflammatory bowel disease or cancer).

Question 4

i had a colonoscopy/endoscopy and two ct scans. so far i know i have a fatty mass infiltrating the wall in my cecum and thinking of the descending & sigmoid and thickening of left adrenal. i have symptoms as well. just curious what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You did not mention what symptoms you have.  It would be prudent to see your doctor as all lab and imaging results need to be evaluated in the clinical context. 
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what is mildly thickened ileocaecal junction and caecum? what r d causes and treatment for this? is this cancer if one has gen swollen nodes? pls help

Accepted Answer

Nothing or everythin: thick ileocecal valve could be normal anatomic variation.or could be a sign of problem in the distal ileum or the cecum or both like crohn disease for example it depend on your symptoms and why the test was done
it could be the appendix or any inflammatory process in the area and that could cause enlarge lymph node. of course cancer could not be ruled out i do recommend colonoscopy

Question 6

i have marked thickening of 1side of cecum. rad. recommended colonoscopy to exclude malignancy, pc disagrees what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get a GI opinion: See a gastroenterologist and make sure that you take the films with you. Gastroenterologist should be able to tell you whether it  needs to be further pursued. I would not wait long to get this done. Put it on your to do soon list. Best wishes to you.

Question 7

can lupus cause your cecum and terminal iliac to become inflamed?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It is a rarely involved and it related to a vasculitis of the bowel.

Question 8

can swelling in the cecum cause compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve? there is also a sensation of swelling medial to asis

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: What you described is an unlikely situation. What is causing the swelling of cecum? It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 9

i don't understand what causes a blockage in the appendix; how is it that feces gets into malt? how is it "connected" to the cecum for that to occur?

Accepted Answer

Blind pouch: Appendix is a blind pouch with an opening but no exit. Items can get trapped inside but may not exit and become infected.

Question 10

i have 8cm benign mass protruding from appendix into cecum, is it safe to wait six months to check for growth, or should it be removed.  causes pain.?

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8 cm?: That's a tennis ball! you sure it isn't 8mm?  Anyhow, if a definite mass is noted during colonoscopy, it should be removed to be safe.  Keep in mind that a biopsy can be falsely negative and the true nature of a tumor is not certain unless the entire lesion is studied carefully by a pathologist.

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What are some common diagnosis that cause thickening of the cecum wall?

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Is there anyway a thickened and irritated cecum can cause pain and swelling of the left side of my back?

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Would a thickened cecum be caused by something or is something caused from a thickened cecum. if its found on ct should it be biopsied?

A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy/endoscopy and two ct scans. so far i know i have a fatty mass infiltrating the wall in my cecum and thinking of the descending & sigmoid and thickening of left adrenal. i have symptoms as well. just curious what this could be?

A member asked:

What is mildly thickened ileocaecal junction and caecum? what r d causes and treatment for this? is this cancer if one has gen swollen nodes? pls help

A member asked:

I have marked thickening of 1side of cecum. rad. recommended colonoscopy to exclude malignancy, pc disagrees what should i do?

A member asked:

Can lupus cause your cecum and terminal iliac to become inflamed?

A member asked:

Can swelling in the cecum cause compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve? there is also a sensation of swelling medial to asis

A member asked:

I don't understand what causes a blockage in the appendix; how is it that feces gets into malt? how is it "connected" to the cecum for that to occur?

A member asked:

I have 8cm benign mass protruding from appendix into cecum, is it safe to wait six months to check for growth, or should it be removed. causes pain.?

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