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Acute Fulminant Colitis Caused by Idiopathic Mesenteric Inflammatory Veno-occlusive Disease

Overview
Journal Case Rep Gastroenterol
Publisher Karger
Specialty Gastroenterology
Date 2011 Apr 14
PMID 21487561
Citations 3
Authors
James B Canavan
Alan Coss
Mary Leader
Stephen E Patchett
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Abstract

Mesenteric inflammatory veno-occlusive disease (MIVOD) is an uncommon but important cause of bowel inflammation. MIVOD is characterised by lymphocytic inflammation and non-thrombotic occlusion of the mesenteric venules and veins. We present the case of a young man who presented with acute fulminant colitis, requiring colectomy. The differential diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment are discussed. This case illustrates the rapid progression from 'well' to 'colectomy' that can occur with MIVOD. MIVOD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colitis that does not respond to conventional medical treatment.

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