A Case of Recurrent Bowel Perforation in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
;
: 326-330, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-42505
ABSTRACT
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a rare systemic disorder characterized by asthma, eosionphilia and necrotizing vasculitis affecting small-to-medium-sized vessels. Although it is frequently associated with gastrointestinal mucosal lesions, recurrent bowel perforation is rare and potentially life threatening. We report a case of a 66-year-old man with Churg-Strauss syndrome, who presented with recurrent small bowel perforation. He was admitted with abdominal pain developed previous night, who had a previous small bowel perforation history treated with laparoscopic closure 5 months ago. Laboratory data showed remarkable eosinophilia. Physical examination indicated positive signs of peritoneal irritation in the entire abdomen, and abdominal computed tomography scanning showed edematous small bowel with intra-abdominal free air, suggesting intestinal perforation. He underwent laparoscopic small bowel closure and was treated with steroid.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Asthma
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Vasculitis
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome
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Abdominal Pain
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Eosinophilia
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Abdomen
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Intestinal Perforation
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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