Erschienen in:
01.10.2007
Eosinophilic Colitis
verfasst von:
V. R. Velchuru, M. A. B. Khan, H. B. Hellquist, J. G. N. Studley
Erschienen in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Ausgabe 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.