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[Collagenous colitis; an invisible disease?].

P R Gallas1, A J Kerst

  • 1Zeeweg Ziekenhuis Velsen, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, IJmuiden.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|April 20, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Collagenous colitis can present with variable mucosal appearance during flare-ups and remission. Stepwise colonic biopsies are crucial for diagnosing this condition in patients with chronic diarrhea.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Chronic diarrhea is a common and often challenging clinical presentation.
  • Collagenous colitis is a microscopic colitis characterized by a thickened subepithelial collagen band.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged female patient exhibited fluctuating mucosal appearance during collagenous colitis exacerbations and remissions.
  • The subepithelial collagenous band was notably absent during clinically quiescent periods.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the dynamic nature of mucosal changes in collagenous colitis.
  • Diagnostic yield of stepwise colonic biopsies, even in endoscopically normal-appearing mucosa, is emphasized.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of thorough histopathological examination for diagnosing collagenous colitis.
  • Clinicians should consider collagenous colitis in undiagnosed chronic diarrhea, performing biopsies despite normal endoscopic findings.

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