Darrell S Pardi1. 1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. Pardi.darrell@mayo.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A variety of diseases cause symptomatic inflammation of the colon. The epidemiology, clinical features, and/or endoscopic appearance of these conditions are distinct and histologic findings are often definitive. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature adds to our understanding of the epidemiology and treatment of these disorders. SUMMARY: Microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, eosinophilic colitis, and drug-induced colitis, all cause diarrhea, often with abdominal pain, due to inflammation of the colon. Careful consideration of the clinical features and colonic mucosal biopsies usually lead to the correct diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A variety of diseases cause symptomatic inflammation of the colon. The epidemiology, clinical features, and/or endoscopic appearance of these conditions are distinct and histologic findings are often definitive. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature adds to our understanding of the epidemiology and treatment of these disorders. SUMMARY: Microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, eosinophilic colitis, and drug-induced colitis, all cause diarrhea, often with abdominal pain, due to inflammation of the colon. Careful consideration of the clinical features and colonic mucosal biopsies usually lead to the correct diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
Authors: Maria Pina Dore; Vincenzo Villanacci; Alessandra Manca; Sara Soro; Marco Schiavo-Lena; Giuseppe Sabatino; David Yates Graham; Gabrio Bassotti Journal: Intern Emerg Med Date: 2013-03-15 Impact factor: 3.397