Collagenous, Microscopic and Lymphocytic Colitis. An Evolving Concept

Overview

Journal Virchows Arch

Specialties Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Pathology

Date 1994 Jan 1

PMID 8055150

Citations 15

Authors

W V Bogomoletz

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Abstract

Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis (previously described as microscopic colitis) are two newly recognised forms of colitis. Both have generated much controversy and continue to do so; their aetiology and pathogenesis are unresolved and their association with a variety of immune-related disorders is intriguing. Response to available therapeutic modalities is often disappointing. The possible relationship or overlap between these two conditions remains a controversial issue. The aim of this review is essentially to present an overview of collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis and to propose an unifying concept with an adapted terminology.

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