Beteiligte:
Canavan, James B.;
Coss, Alan;
Leader, Mary;
Patchett, Stephen E.
Erschienen:
S. Karger AG, 2007
Erschienen in:
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 1 (2007) 1, Seite 152-156
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1159/000112222
ISSN:
1662-0631
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Beschreibung:
Mesenteric inflammatory veno-occlusive disease (MIVOD) is an uncommon but important cause of bowel inflammation. MIVOD is characterised by lymphocytic inflammation and non-thrombotic occlusion of the mesenteric venules and veins. We present the case of a young man who presented with acute fulminant colitis, requiring colectomy. The differential diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment are discussed. This case illustrates the rapid progression from ‘well’ to ‘colectomy’ that can occur with MIVOD. MIVOD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colitis that does not respond to conventional medical treatment.