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[GVHD gastro-duodenitis].

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Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 25, 2004
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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can affect the upper gastrointestinal tract, causing severe GVHD gastro-duodenitis. This condition, seen in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, presents distinct endoscopic and histological features.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Allogeneic stem cell transplantation, including bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation, can lead to graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
  • GVHD commonly manifests as colitis but can also present with upper gastrointestinal symptoms, such as upper abdominal pain.
  • The gastrointestinal tract is a frequent target of GVHD, impacting both the colon and upper digestive organs.

Purpose:

  • To investigate and characterize gastro-duodenal lesions associated with GVHD colitis.
  • To identify characteristic endoscopic and histological findings of GVHD in the stomach and duodenum.
  • To establish a diagnosis of GVHD gastro-duodenitis and assess its clinical severity.

Summary:

  • Seven cases of gastro-duodenal lesions in patients with GVHD colitis were analyzed.

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  • Endoscopic findings included turbidity, erythema, erosions, easy mucosal bleeding, and duodenal involvement.
  • Histological features revealed inflammatory cell infiltration, capillary dilatation, hemorrhage, stromal edema, degenerated glands, and apoptotic bodies.

    • Impact:

    • The study identified specific endoscopic and histological features diagnostic of GVHD gastro-duodenitis.
    • GVHD gastro-duodenitis was found to be associated with more severe clinical manifestations compared to GVHD colitis alone.
    • This research aids in recognizing and managing upper gastrointestinal complications of GVHD post-transplantation.