A Case of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie's Syndrome) in a Nonsurgical Patient with Plasma Cell Leukemia. (23rd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamid, Akbar; Sabu, Jacob; Elhawary, Omar; Puri, Isha; Salifu, Moro; Oh, Man; Mallappallil, Mary
• Other Names: Pham Phuong Chi Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in nephrology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11-23
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidneys -- Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/6431248
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6641

Abstract

Abstract : Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a rare, nonobstructive dilation of the colon of unclear etiology. We present the case of a patient who presented with Ogilvie's syndrome and significant hypokalemia due to colonic loss despite repletion. This case report demonstrates the difficulty in diagnosis, treatment, and outcome.