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Gastrointestinal Diaphragm Disease With Retained Capsule Endoscope, Associated With Crohn's Disease: A Case Report
David Cubero Rego1, Cary M Qualia2, A David Chismark3
11 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal diaphragm disease is a rare entity characterized by the formation of thin membranous circumferential mucosal septa, resulting in marked narrowing of the intestinal lumen. The most frequent etiology is the chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Idiopathic cases and other possible etiologies have been reported. We present a rare association of diaphragm disease with Crohn's disease in a boy without a history of significant NSAID usage.
Insights
Gastrointestinal diaphragm disease, a rare condition causing intestinal narrowing, is often linked to NSAID use. This report details a unique case of diaphragm disease associated with Crohn's disease in a pediatric patient with minimal NSAID exposure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal diaphragm disease is a rare condition characterized by thin, membranous septa causing intestinal lumen narrowing.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is the most common cause, though idiopathic cases exist.