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Colon involvement in systemic sclerosis: clinical-radiological correlations

M Govoni1, M Muccinelli, P Panicali

  • 1Divisione di Reumatologia, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara.

Clinical Rheumatology
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Systemic sclerosis (SS) frequently causes colon abnormalities, often without symptoms. Barium enema revealed radiological changes in 28.6% of SS patients, highlighting the need for colon evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Rheumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SS) can affect various organs, including the colon.
  • Colon abnormalities in SS are often asymptomatic and may be underdiagnosed.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of SS-related colon involvement is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of radiological colon abnormalities in patients with systemic sclerosis.
  • To correlate these findings with clinical parameters such as disease pattern, duration, symptoms, and autoantibody profile.
  • To assess the relationship between clinical presentation and radiological findings in the colon.

Main Methods:

  • Barium enema was performed on 35 patients with systemic sclerosis (25 limited, 10 diffuse).

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  • Radiological findings were analyzed for abnormalities, excluding isolated diverticula.
  • Data were correlated with patient demographics, disease characteristics, and symptoms.

    • Main Results:

    • Radiological colon abnormalities were detected in 10 out of 35 patients (28.6%).
    • Wide-mouthed sacculations were the most common radiological finding.
    • A significant dissociation between clinical symptoms and radiological features was observed, particularly in limited SS.
    • No correlations were found between radiological findings and other clinical parameters.

    Conclusions:

    • The colon is frequently involved in systemic sclerosis, even in the limited cutaneous form.
    • Radiological evaluation of the colon is recommended for all SS patients due to frequent asymptomatic involvement.
    • The discrepancy between symptoms and imaging findings underscores the importance of thorough colon assessment in SS management.