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This case report details a fatal outcome in a 30-year-old male with polyarteritis nodosa. Despite immunosuppressive therapy, severe bowel infarction led to peritonitis and death.

Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a systemic vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing PAN and preventing severe complications.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male presented with constitutional symptoms including fever, night sweats, weight loss, and myalgia.
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms of abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhea, along with mononeuropathy multiplex, indicated systemic involvement.
  • Abdominal and renal angiogram confirmed vascular changes diagnostic of polyarteritis nodosa.

Findings:

  • Treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (Prednisolone) and cyclophosphamide was initiated.
  • Despite immunosuppressive therapy, the patient developed diffuse peritonitis due to extensive jejunal and ileal infarction.

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  • Surgical resection of the ischemic bowel did not prevent fatal septic complications.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for rapid and severe gastrointestinal complications in polyarteritis nodosa.
    • It underscores the challenges in managing PAN, even with aggressive immunosuppression.
    • The case emphasizes the critical need for vigilance regarding bowel ischemia in patients with systemic vasculitis.