Corpus: Terminal ileum
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Synonym: Pars terminalis ilei
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The term terminal ileum refers to the last section of the small intestine before it joins the caecum.
Morphology[Bearbeiten]
Only isolated circular plicae are found in the terminal ileum.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The terminal ileum is particularly important for the absorption of bile acids and vitamin B12.
Clinic[Bearbeiten]
The terminal ileum is a predilection site for Crohn's disease. If this section of the intestine is inflamed, this is referred to as terminal ileitis.
If inflammation from the colon spreads to the terminal ileum as part of ulcerative colitis, this is referred to as backwash ileitis.