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EBV-associated colitis mimicking IBD in an immunocompetent individual.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21119609     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: A 30-year-old immunocompetent male with an unremarkable medical history presented with 2 months of lower abdominal bloating and loose, bloody, mucoid bowel movements. He was clinically suspected to have IBD. Due to the progression of his symptoms, he ultimately required hospitalization for further investigation and care.
INVESTIGATIONS: Full medical history and physical examination, routine blood analyses, stool studies, hepatitis serologic tests, abdominal CT, colonoscopy, PCR analysis and light microscopy and immunoperoxidase staining of colonic biopsy samples.
DIAGNOSIS: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated lymphoproliferative disorder with diffuse colonic involvement (EBV colitis) in an immunocompetent adult.
MANAGEMENT: Inpatient supportive care.
Authors:
Jordan J Karlitz; S Tammy Li; Robert P Holman; Matthew C Rice
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-11-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1759-5053     ISO Abbreviation:  Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-07     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101500079     Medline TA:  Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  50-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, SL35, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
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