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[Colitis due to chemotherapeutic agent].

X Y Yang1

  • 1Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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Chemotherapy for malignant trophoblastic neoplasms can cause colitis, specifically pseudomembranous colitis from 5-Fluorouracil. Early detection via fecal flora monitoring and treatment with Vancomycin, Metronidazole, and lactobacillus is effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms treatment over 25 years (1965-1989).
  • 1,382 cases analyzed.
  • 110 cases (8%) developed chemotherapy-related colitis.

Purpose:

  • To investigate chemotherapy-induced colitis, specifically pseudomembranous colitis.
  • Identify causative agents and effective treatment strategies.
  • Highlight the importance of early detection and monitoring.

Summary:

  • Chemotherapy-induced colitis was observed in 8% of malignant trophoblastic neoplasm patients treated with 5-Fluorouracil.
  • Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile were identified as causative agents of pseudomembranous colitis.
  • Effective treatment involved Vancomycin, Metronidazole, and lactobacillus preparations, alongside fecal flora monitoring.

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Impact:

  • Establishes 5-Fluorouracil as a specific cause of chemotherapy-related colitis.
  • Provides insights into the diagnosis and management of pseudomembranous colitis.
  • Recommends proactive monitoring of bacterial flora for early intervention in cancer patients.