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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 10/2007

01-10-2007

Eosinophilic Colitis

Authors: V. R. Velchuru, M. A. B. Khan, H. B. Hellquist, J. G. N. Studley

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 10/2007

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Abstract

Eosinophilic colitis is a rare chronic inflammatory bowel condition of unknown etiology. We report a case of cecal volvulus causing obstruction in a patient with eosinophilic colitis. A 48-year-old lady presented with abdominal pain, constipation, and abdominal distension. Clinically and radiologically, she was diagnosed to have cecal volvulus. Preoperative colonoscopic reduction failed. At laparotomy, a right hemicolectomy with primary anastomosis was undertaken. Histology of the resected specimen showed diffuse eosinophilic infiltration suggesting eosinophilic colitis. To the best of our knowledge, this association has been never reported.
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Metadata
Title
Eosinophilic Colitis
Authors
V. R. Velchuru
M. A. B. Khan
H. B. Hellquist
J. G. N. Studley
Publication date
01-10-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 10/2007
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-006-0055-1

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