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Enteropathic arthritis in association with collagenous colitis
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital José M. Cullen, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Clinical Rheumatology
|August 7, 1998
Summary
Collagenous colitis, a cause of chronic watery diarrhea, can also present with chronic seronegative non-destructive oligoarthritis. This finding suggests a link between gastrointestinal and rheumatologic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Enteropathic arthritis is associated with inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Seronegative oligoarthritis can have various underlying causes.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old male presented with concurrent chronic watery diarrhea and seronegative non-destructive oligoarthritis.
- Colorectal mucosal biopsies revealed a thickened subepithelial collagen layer.
Findings:
- The observed histological findings are consistent with collagenous colitis.
- This case demonstrates a simultaneous occurrence of collagenous colitis and oligoarthritis.
Implications:
- Collagenous colitis should be recognized as a potential cause of enteropathic arthritis.
- This association may warrant further investigation into the pathogenesis of both conditions.