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[Collagenous colitis]
A E Jarløv1, I E Gjørup, O O Thomsen
1Medicinsk gastroenterologisk afdeling C, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Herlev.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 10, 1994
Summary
Collagenous colitis, a cause of watery diarrhea, is diagnosed via colon biopsies. Prednisolone shows promise in treating this condition, particularly in elderly females.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Collagenous colitis is characterized by a subepithelial collagen band in the colon.
- It predominantly affects females, often in the elderly, presenting with persistent watery diarrhea.
- Standard radiographic examinations are unremarkable, and malabsorption is not typical.