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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
Rare case of ileal perforation
Vinod Kumar B1, John Joseph S Martis, Sheldon G Mathias
1Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Father Muller Medical College , Mangalore, Karnataka - 575002, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|September 3, 2013
Summary
Ileitis, inflammation of the ileum, can stem from various conditions. This case highlights a rare instance of ileal perforation caused by eosinophilic enteritis, a condition often presenting with abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal issues.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ileitis, or inflammation of the ileum, is frequently associated with Crohn's disease.
- However, a diverse range of conditions, including infections, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitides, ischemia, neoplasms, and medication-induced issues, can also cause ileitis.
- Eosinophilic enteritis is one such condition, potentially manifesting with symptoms like abdominal pain, protein-losing enteropathy, ulcers, intestinal obstruction, intussusception, and perforation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of ileal perforation.
- To highlight eosinophilic enteritis as a potential cause of bowel perforation.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical and pathological review of a patient with ileal perforation.
Main Results:
- A 57-year-old female presented with ileal perforation.
- The perforation was attributed to eosinophilic enteritis.
Conclusions:
- Ileal perforation is an uncommon but possible complication of eosinophilic enteritis.
- This case underscores the importance of considering eosinophilic enteritis in the differential diagnosis of ileal perforation, even in the absence of typical presentations.
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