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    This study reports a case of collagenous colitis, a rare condition causing chronic abdominal pain and diarrhea due to subepithelial basement membrane thickening in the colon. Further research is needed as it remains an unrecognized entity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pathology
    • Colorectal Diseases

    Background:

    • Collagenous colitis is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic watery diarrhea.
    • Diagnosis often relies on histological examination of colonic biopsies.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sigmoid colon abnormalities on imaging and endoscopy.
    • Microscopic analysis revealed abnormal collagenous thickening of the subepithelial basement membrane in colorectal mucosa.

    Findings:

    • The clinical and morphological findings supported a diagnosis of collagenous colitis.
    • Literature review indicated that collagenous colitis is an underdiagnosed or unrecognized condition.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering collagenous colitis in patients with unexplained chronic diarrhea and colonic abnormalities.
    • Increased awareness and diagnostic efforts may improve recognition of this entity.