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Feakins RM. Inflammatory disorders of the large intestine. MORSON AND DAWSON'S GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY 2024:709-857. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119423195.ch35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2025]
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Sohail R, Mathew M, Patel KK, Reddy SA, Haider Z, Naria M, Habib A, Abdin ZU, Razzaq Chaudhry W, Akbar A. Effects of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Gastroprotective NSAIDs on the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e37080. [PMID: 37153279 PMCID: PMC10156439 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for their anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties. However, their use is often associated with gastrointestinal tract (GIT) side effects due to the inhibition of both cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and COX-2 enzymes, leading to a decrease in gastroprotective prostaglandins (PG). To minimize these adverse effects, various approaches have been explored, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, NO-NSAIDs (nitric oxide-releasing NSAIDs), and dual COX/LOX (lipoxygenase) NSAIDs. However, the effects of these gastroprotective NSAIDs on the GIT and their efficacy remains uncertain. This review aims to provide an overview of the current understanding of the effects of traditional NSAIDs and gastroprotective NSAIDs on GIT. We discuss the underlying mechanisms of GIT damage caused by NSAIDs, including mucosal injury, ulceration, and bleeding, and the potential of gastroprotective NSAIDs to mitigate these effects. We also summarize recent studies on the efficacy and safety of various gastroprotective NSAIDs and highlight the limitations and challenges of these approaches. The review concludes with recommendations for future research in this field.
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- Rohab Sohail
- Internal Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, PAK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Center, Indore, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, American University of Barbados, Bridgetown, BRB
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- Internal Medicine, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, PAK
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- Medicine, District Head Quarter Hospital, Faisalabad, PAK
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA
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Li H, Fu ZY, Arslan ME, Cho D, Lee H. Differential diagnosis and management of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced colitis: A comprehensive review. World J Exp Med 2021; 11:79-92. [PMID: 36246150 PMCID: PMC9553980 DOI: 10.5493/wjem.v11.i6.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a new class of cancer pharmacotherapy consisting of antibodies that block inhibitory immune regulators such as cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4, programmed cell death 1 and programmed death-ligand 1. Checkpoint blockade by ICIs reactivates a tumor-specific T cell response. Immune-related adverse events can occur in various organs including skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract. Mild to severe colitis is the most common side effect with some experiencing rapid progression to more serious complications including bowel perforation and even death. Prompt diagnosis and management of ICI-induced colitis is crucial for optimal outcome. Unfortunately, its clinical, endoscopic and histopathologic presentations are non-specific and overlap with those of colitis caused by other etiologies, such as infection, medication, graft-versus-host disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Thus, a definitive diagnosis can only be rendered after these other possible etiologies are excluded. Sometimes an extensive clinical, laboratory and radiologic workup is required, making it challenging to arrive at a prompt diagnosis. Most patients experience full resolution of symptoms with corticosteroids and/or infliximab. For ICI-induced colitis that is treatment-refractory, small scale studies offer alternative strategies, such as vedolizumab and fecal microbiota transplantation. In this review, we focus on the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and management of ICI-induced colitis with special attention to emerging treatment options for treatment-refractory ICI-induced colitis.
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- Hua Li
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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- Schenectady Pathology Associates, Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY 12308, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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Osman K, Kendi AT, Maselli D. Isolated angioedema of the bowel caused by aspirin. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 14:1096-1102. [PMID: 33999375 PMCID: PMC8127855 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01430-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Angioedema is a self-limited, localized tissue swelling, resulting from fluid extravasation into interstitial spaces. It may occur in isolation or be accompanied by urticaria and/or anaphylaxis. The phenomenon has been linked to multiple medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). NSAID-induced angioedema is observed in < 0.3% of patients taking NSAIDs. While isolated visceral angioedema has been reported from ACEIs, it has not been documented from NSAID use, particularly aspirin usage. Here, we report a case of isolated visceral angioedema attributed to aspirin use.
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- Karim Osman
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, USA.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, 01803, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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Baiomi A, Abbas H, Mehershahi S, Daniel M. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Rare Cause of Colonic Mass. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2021; 15:395-399. [PMID: 33976617 PMCID: PMC8077422 DOI: 10.1159/000511748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are one of the most used medications worldwide. Every day they are used by more than 30 million Americans. Here, we report a rare and interesting case of a 63-year-old woman with a history of NSAID use who presented to our emergency room with lower abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen with intravenous contrast revealed focal mucosal thickening in the cecum which was highly suspicious for colonic malignancy. She had a colonoscopy which showed two masses and ulcers in the right colon, pathology was negative for malignancy and showed inflammation consistent with NSAID colopathy.
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- Ahmed Baiomi
- Department of Medicine, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
- *Ahmed Baiomi, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Bronxcare Health System, Bronx, NY 10457 (USA),
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- Department of Medicine, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
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Kinjo K, Matsui T, Hisabe T, Ishihara H, Kojima T, Chuman K, Yasukawa S, Beppu T, Koga A, Ishikawa S, Kishi M, Takatsu N, Hirai F, Yao K, Ueki T, Washio M. Risk factors for severity of colonic diverticular hemorrhage. Intest Res 2018; 16:458-466. [PMID: 30090045 PMCID: PMC6077309 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2018.16.3.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Colonic diverticular hemorrhage (DH) was a rare disease until the 1990s, and its incidence has increased rapidly since 2000 in Japan. In recent years, colonic DH has been the most frequent cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). Nearly all cases of DH are mild, with the bleeding often stopping spontaneously. Some cases, however, require surgery or arterial embolization. In this study, using a cohort at Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, we investigated factors associated with severe colonic DH. METHODS Among patients with LGIB who underwent colonoscopy at our hospital between 1995 and 2013, DH was identified in 273 patients. Among them, 62 patients (22.7%) were defined as having severe colonic DH according to recurrence of bleeding in a short period, and/or the necessity of transfusion, arterial embolization, or surgery. We then evaluated risk factors for severe DH among DH patients in this retrospective cohort. RESULTS Among the 273 patients with DH, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (odds ratio [OR], 2.801; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.164-6.742), Charlson Risk Index (CRI) ≥2 (OR, 3.336; 95% CI, 1.154-7.353), right-sided colonic DH (OR, 3.873; 95% CI, 1.554-9.653), and symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion (such as light-headedness, dizziness, or syncope) (OR, 2.926; 95% CI, 1.310-6.535) showed an increased risk of severe DH even after controlling for other factors. CONCLUSIONS Severe DH occurred in 23% of DH patients, and NSAID use, CRI ≥2, right-sided colonic DH, and symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion are suggested to be predictors of severe DH.
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- Ken Kinjo
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Community Health and Clinical Epidemiology, St. Mary's College, Kurume, Japan
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Marlicz W, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Yung DE, Loniewski I, Koulaouzidis A. Endoscopic findings and colonic perforation in microscopic colitis: A systematic review. Dig Liver Dis 2017; 49:1073-1085. [PMID: 28847471 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Microscopic colitis (MC) is a clinical syndrome of severe watery diarrhea with few or no endoscopic abnormalities. The incidence of MC is reported similar to that of other inflammatory bowel diseases. The need for histological confirmation of MC frequently guides reimbursement health policies. With the advent of high-definition (HD) coloscopes, the incidence of reporting distinct endoscopic findings in MC has risen. This has the potential to improve timely diagnosis and cost-effective MC management and diminish the workload and costs of busy modern endoscopy units. METHODS Publications on distinct endoscopic findings in MC available until March 31st, 2017 were searched systematically (electronic and manual) in PubMed database. The following search terms/descriptors were used: collagenous colitis (CC) OR lymphocytic colitis (LC) AND endoscopy, colonoscopy, findings, macroscopic, erythema, mucosa, vasculature, scars, lacerations, fractures. An additional search for MC AND perforation was made. RESULTS Eighty (n=80) articles, predominantly single case reports (n=49), were found. Overall, 1582 (1159F; 61.6±14.1 years) patients (pts) with MC and endoscopic findings were reported. The majority of articles (n=62) were on CC (pts 756; 77.5% females). We identified 16 papers comprising 779 pts (69.2% females) with LC and 7 articles describing 47 pts (72.3% females) diagnosed as MC. The youngest patient was 10 and the oldest a 97-year-old. Aside diarrhea, symptoms included abdominal pain, weight loss, bloating, flatulence, edema and others. In the study group we found 615 (38.8%) persons with macroscopic lesions in gut. Isolated linear ulcerations were identified in 7 pts (1.1%) while non-ulcerous lesions i.e. pseudomembranes, a variable degree of vasculature pruning & dwindling, mucosal lacerations and abnormalities such as erythema/edema/nodularity, or surface textural alteration in 608 pts (98.1%). The location of endoscopic findings was not reported in 27 articles. The distinct endoscopic findings were described in the left (descending, sigmoid, rectum - 10/21/11 studies), right (cecum, ascending - 7/7 studies), transverse colon (n=12), as well as duodenum (n=4), and terminal ileum (n=2). In 17 (1.1%) pts colonic perforation occurred. CONCLUSION Endoscopic findings are recognized with increased frequency in pts with MC. This could improve MC diagnosis by prompting a more extensive biopsy protocol in such cases and an earlier initiation of treatment. Procedure-related perforation has been reported in this group; therefore, cautious air insufflation is advisable when endoscopic findings are recognised.
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- Wojciech Marlicz
- Department of Gastroenterology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland; Sanprobi Sp. z o.o. Sp. K, Szczecin, Poland
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Many drugs and chemical agents can cause enteritis and colitis, producing clinical gastrointestinal side effects, the most common of which are diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Significant histological overlap exists between some patterns of medication or chemical injury and various disease entities. A particular medication may cause multiple patterns of injury and may mimic common entities such as coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, infectious enteritis and colitis. Thus, given the common absence of specific histopathological features, the diagnosis often relies upon thorough clinicopathological correlation. This review concentrates on selected examples of medication-induced injury of the intestinal tract in which the pathology can be recognized, particularly on biopsies, with a focus on newly described medication-induced gastrointestinal effects.
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- Aoife J McCarthy
- Department of Histopathology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Tonolini M. Acute nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced colitis. J Emerg Trauma Shock 2013; 6:301-3. [PMID: 24339669 PMCID: PMC3841543 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2700.120389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2012] [Accepted: 09/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Resulting from direct toxicity on the bowel mucosa, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced colitis is an underestimated although potentially serious condition. Plain abdominal radiographs and multidetector computed tomography allow to identify a right-sided acute colitis with associated pericolonic inflammation, progressively diminished changes along the descending and sigmoid colon, and rectal sparing, consistent with the hypothesized pathogenesis of NSAID colitis. Increased awareness of this condition should reduce morbidity through both prevention and early recognition. High clinical suspicion and appropriate patient questioning, together with consistent instrumental findings, negative biochemistry, and stool investigations should help physicians not to miss this important diagnosis.
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- Massimo Tonolini
- Department of Radiology, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, Via G.B. Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy
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[Meloxicam-induced colitis revealed by acute abdominal pain]. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2013; 71:119-22. [PMID: 23537413 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2012.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Revised: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Whether intestinal toxicity of preferential or selective COX-2 inhibitors is reduced compared with that of standard NSAIDs is controversial. A 26-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea a few days after beginning meloxicam treatment. Endoscopic examination of the colon showed erythematous and ulcerative lesions involving 15 cm of the left colon. No aetiology has been found for colitis. Diarrhea disappeared 1 week after meloxicam was stopped. Total colonoscopy 3 months and 2 years later was normal. The role of meloxicam in the etiology of colitis was considered plausible. This report and a few other cases in the literature suggest that cyclooxygenase-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug inhibitor toxicity should be investigated in case of unexplained acute colitis.
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