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Collagenous colitis.

A M Mogensen, J H Olsen, E Gudmand-Høyer

    Acta Medica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Collagenous colitis, a rare condition causing watery diarrhea, showed symptom improvement and histological regression after metronidazole treatment in one patient. The cause of this colonic disease is suspected to be infectious but remains unidentified.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pathology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Collagenous colitis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder.
    • It is characterized by watery diarrhea and a distinctive histological finding of subepithelial collagen deposition in the colon.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of collagenous colitis were presented.
    • One patient received metronidazole for treatment.

    Findings:

    • The patient treated with metronidazole experienced symptom resolution.
    • Colon biopsy specimens from this patient demonstrated regression of the pathological collagenous layer.

    Implications:

    • Metronidazole may be a potential therapeutic option for collagenous colitis.
    • The findings suggest an infectious etiology for the disease, warranting further investigation into causative agents.