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Multiple perforations along the entire colon as a complication of intestinal Behcet's disease: a rare case.

Authors :
Sekmen U
Muftuoglu T
Sagiroglu J
Gungor O
Source :
Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association [Saudi J Gastroenterol] 2008 Apr; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 85-7.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Colonic complications of Behcet's disease due to intestinal involvement are rarely reported in the literature. Ulcers are the most frequently seen intestinal complications that cause bleeding and perforation predominantly in the ileocecal region. In this article, we report a patient with Behcet's disease who presented with multiple perforations along the entire colon. Postoperative histopathological examination revealed multiple ulcers containing lymphocytic infiltrations in the small peripheral and submucosal venules. Intimal thickening and fresh intraluminal fibrin thrombosis were also seen in these venules.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1319-3767
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19568507
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/1319-3767.39625