Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	114137
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Colitis cystica profunda diagnosed by laparoscopic excision: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Tong Zhao, Xian-Ru Jia, Kai-Jiang Li, Wen-Feng Zheng and Xue-Jin Liu
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Corresponding Author	Xue-Jin Liu, Chief Physician, Director, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhoukou Central Hospital, No. 26 East section of Renmin Road, Chuanhui District, Zhoukou 466000, Henan Province, China. liuxuejin1976@163.com
Key Words	Colitis profunda; Colitis cystica profunda; Hyperplastic cystic lesion; Submucosal cysts of the colon; Heterotopic submucosal colon; Case report
Core Tip	Colitis cystica profunda is a rare, benign but easily misdiagnosed cystic mucin-filled lesion that favors the recto-sigmoid wall, may be clinically silent or masquerade as mucinous neoplasm, and can only be confidently distinguished from malignancy by histopathologic examination of the fully excised specimen, so complete surgical removal and thorough pathologic assessment remain the cornerstone of management.
Citation	Zhao T, Jia XR, Li KJ, Zheng WF, Liu XJ. Colitis cystica profunda diagnosed by laparoscopic excision: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-15 07:56
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-15 07:56
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Return for Revision	2025-11-01 03:30
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-29 02:36
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-29 08:40
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