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Collagenous colitis: a transient condition? Report of two cases
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|October 1, 1984
Summary
Collagenous colitis, a condition causing watery diarrhea, may resolve on its own. Two patients experienced symptom disappearance and biopsy confirmation of resolving collagenous infiltration, suggesting a transient nature.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
- Colorectal Diseases
Background:
- Collagenous colitis is characterized by a thickened subepithelial collagen band in the colon.
- It typically presents with chronic watery diarrhea.
- The natural history and potential for spontaneous resolution are not fully understood.