NSAID-induced diaphragmatic disease of the colon

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 May 24:2013:bcr2012008448. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008448.

Abstract

One of the rare side effects of chronic usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is colopathy, which is characterised by colonic inflammation, ulceration and formation of diaphragms in late stages. We treated a case of colonic diaphragm disease with similar findings in our unit recently. We present the case herewith, followed by a discussion of the management of this interesting rare but benign condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Colonic Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal