A Case of Right Side Ischemic Colitis Associated with Herbal Medication for Weight Reduction in a Young Woman
Intestinal Research
;
: 230-233, 2011.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-51734
ABSTRACT
Ischemic colitis has a relatively high prevalence in the elderly population with underlying vascular disorders such as hypertension and usually occurs on the left side of the colon. However, ischemic colitis also rarely occurs in healthy young adults with no risk factors. Herbal medication use is increasing, particularly for weight loss. Ischemic colitis associated with herbal medication use has been rarely reported. Here, we describe a case of right-sided ischemic colitis in a young woman that was potentially linked to the use of herbal medication. An 18-year-old woman was admitted to our emergency department with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea for 1 day. Her medical history was unremarkable for bowel ischemia risk factors. However, she had taken herbal medication for weight loss for the past 2 weeks. Abdominopelvic CT showed diffuse wall thickening with decreased mucosal enhancement from the ascending to the transverse colon. A colonoscopic biopsy specimen showed coagulative necrosis of the mucosa, hemorrhage, and inflammatory cell infiltration. The abdominopelvic CT, colonoscopy, and biopsy findings were compatible with ischemic colitis. Her abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea improved completely with conservative management, and she was advised to discontinue the use of herbal medications.
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Assunto principal:
Biópsia
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Redução de Peso
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Dor Abdominal
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Prevalência
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Fatores de Risco
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Colonoscopia
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Colite Isquêmica
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Colo
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Colo Transverso
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Diarreia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adolescente
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Intestinal Research
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
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