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Florid computed tomographic appearance of acute Campylobacter enterocolitis
1Department of Gastroenterology, Western Hospital, Footscray, Victoria, Australia. gregor.brown@flinders.edu.au
Australasian Radiology
|June 13, 2000
Summary
A young man experienced severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea, diagnosed as infectious enterocolitis. Campylobacter jejuni infection was confirmed, leading to inflammation of the ileum and colon.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis.
- Severe cases can lead to significant gastrointestinal inflammation.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old male presented with acute, severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed marked swelling of the distal ileum and entire colorectum.
Findings:
- The patient's symptoms resolved.
- Faecal cultures subsequently identified Campylobacter jejuni as the causative agent.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Campylobacter jejuni to cause severe ileocolitis.
- Prompt diagnosis and supportive care are crucial for managing infectious enterocolitis.
- CT imaging is valuable in assessing the extent of bowel inflammation.