Sanja Borozan1, Ljiljana Vuckovic2, Brigita Smolovic3. 1. Department of Endocrinology, Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro, sanja_radoman@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Pathology, Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro. 3. Department of Gastroenterohepatology, Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present a case of colopathy related to the use of diclofenac in a patient with a positive immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) and to discuss the influence of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on iFOBT specificity. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: A colonoscopy in a 56-year-old female presenting with a positive iFOBT revealed diaphragm-like strictures and ulcers in the right colon. While carrying out a detailed retrospective interview, she reported a chronic backache requiring long-term NSAID treatment. CONCLUSION: No association has been established between chronic use of NSAID and a false-positive iFOBT. There is no need to stop NSAIDs before performing an iFOBT in a colorectal cancer screening program.
OBJECTIVE: To present a case of colopathy related to the use of diclofenac in a patient with a positive immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) and to discuss the influence of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on iFOBT specificity. CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION: A colonoscopy in a 56-year-old female presenting with a positive iFOBT revealed diaphragm-like strictures and ulcers in the right colon. While carrying out a detailed retrospective interview, she reported a chronic backache requiring long-term NSAID treatment. CONCLUSION: No association has been established between chronic use of NSAID and a false-positive iFOBT. There is no need to stop NSAIDs before performing an iFOBT in a colorectal cancer screening program.
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