[A case of small intestinal ulcer caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs patch]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2019;116(2):145-152. doi: 10.11405/nisshoshi.116.145.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A ring-shaped ulcer was observed in the ileum of a 70-year-old male patient with capsule endoscopy of the small intestine performed for detailed investigation of black stools and iron deficiency anemia. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use in patch form was considered as the etiology. The NSAIDs patches were discontinued, and protective therapy for small intestinal mucosa was initiated. The anemia improved;however, ileus originating from the site of the ulcer required surgical resection. The resected specimen showed no specific pathological findings. Based on the clinical findings, the patient was diagnosed with NSAIDs-induced small intestinal ulcer. The use of NSAIDs patches should be considered as a potential cause of injury to gastrointestinal mucosa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Mucosa
  • Intestine, Small
  • Male
  • Ulcer

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal