Yu-Jen Tseng1, Wei-Qun Ding1, Liang Zhong1, Jian Chen1, Zhong-Guang Luo2. 1. Department of Digestive Diseases, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, China. 2. Department of Digestive Diseases, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, China. Electronic address: luozg8@126.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic active Esptein-Barr virus (CAEBV) enteritis if rarely observed in immunocompetent patients and can be often misdiagnosed as inflammatory bowel disease. CASE: We hereby present a case of CAEBV enteritis diagnosed with double-balloon enteroscopy and EBER in-situ hybridization. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the clinical presentation and diagnosis of CAEBV enteritis and highlights the importance of early recognition of the disease.
BACKGROUND: Chronic active Esptein-Barr virus (CAEBV) enteritis if rarely observed in immunocompetent patients and can be often misdiagnosed as inflammatory bowel disease. CASE: We hereby present a case of CAEBV enteritis diagnosed with double-balloon enteroscopy and EBER in-situ hybridization. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the clinical presentation and diagnosis of CAEBV enteritis and highlights the importance of early recognition of the disease.