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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is part of a spectrum of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs).
  • EGIDs involve eosinophil infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract without other known causes of tissue eosinophilia.
  • EC is the least common of the primary EGIDs, alongside eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic gastritis.

Observation:

  • Eosinophilic colitis presents with highly variable inflammation.
  • Inflammation can affect the mucosal, submucosal, and transmural layers of the gut.
  • This case involved recurrent volvulus.

Findings:

  • The patient's recurrent volvulus exhibited histologic findings of eosinophilia.
  • This suggests a potential link between EC and volvulus.

Implications:

  • Recognizing the variable presentations of EC is crucial for diagnosis.
  • This case broadens the understanding of potential clinical manifestations of EC.
  • Further research may elucidate the relationship between eosinophilic inflammation and gastrointestinal obstruction like volvulus.