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[Severe colitis with eosinophilia].

P A Perrot, S Berthoud, S Widgren

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |June 16, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A patient with schistosomiasis developed severe, unclassifiable colitis with extreme eosinophilia. Colectomy provided temporary relief, but symptoms recurred, suggesting a novel, treatment-resistant condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting multiple organs.
    • Persistent eosinophilia can indicate underlying inflammatory or allergic conditions.

    Observation:

    • A patient successfully treated for schistosomiasis developed severe, unclassifiable colitis with marked eosinophilia (>50,000/mm³).
    • Endoscopic and histological findings were inconclusive, with massive eosinophilic infiltration of the colon.

    Findings:

    • Total colectomy led to remission of colitis and normalization of eosinophil counts.
    • Recurrence of bleeding and eosinophilia occurred post-ileorectal anastomosis, indicating persistent disease activity.

    Implications:

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    • This case highlights a potential novel clinical entity of unclassifiable colitis with eosinophilia post-schistosomiasis.
    • The unresponsiveness to standard treatments and recurrence post-surgery warrant further investigation into the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis.