Pseudomembranous collagenous colitis: an unusual cause of chronic diarrhoea. (13th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan-Kheil, Ayisha Mehtab; Disney, Benjamin; Ruban, Ernie; Wood, Gordon
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-02-13
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-203148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : An 81-year-old woman presented with a history of severe chronic diarrhoea resulting in an admission with syncope and electrolyte abnormalities. Imaging studies of the bowel were normal. However, biopsies taken during colonoscopy enabled a diagnosis to be made and effective treatment to be initiated. This case report details the presentation, diagnosis and management of a rare injury pattern affecting the bowel: pseudomembranous collagenous colitis.