ncomplete constitutional syndrome secondary to isolated jejunal Crohn's disease

Authors

  • José Manuel Pérez-Díaz Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Vélez-Malaga (Málaga), Spain
  • Rafael Esteban Carvia-Ponsaillé Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Velez-Málaga (Málaga), Spain
  • Emilio Santín-Piñero Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Velez-Málaga (Málaga), España
  • María Navarrete-de Gálvez Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Velez-Málaga (Málaga), Spain
  • Pedro Medina-Delgado Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Velez-Málaga (Málaga), Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a1n1a13

Keywords:

Crohn's disease, duodenosis lymphocytic, capsule endoscopy

Abstract

A 36-year-old Senegalese woman with incomplete constitutional syndrome, slightly more than one year of evolution, with presence of bowel pains, vomits, diarrhea and iron deficiency anemia. Early diagnosis studies about parasite, digestive (including celiac disease), endocrine-metabolic, gynecologic and tumor diseases are conducted, with negative results. During the evolution the patient is histopathologically diagnosed with duodenosis lymphocytic, presenting a vast array of possibilities. By exclusion, we centered our suspicions on a disease located in the small intestine, using (capsule) endoscopy. This shows jejunal erosive injuries and annular stenosis. These clinical findings suggest a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, starting the treatment with prednisone, with a good response.

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Published

2016-12-31

How to Cite

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Pérez-Díaz JM, Carvia-Ponsaillé RE, Santín-Piñero E, Navarrete-de Gálvez M, Medina-Delgado P. ncomplete constitutional syndrome secondary to isolated jejunal Crohn’s disease. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];1(1):32-4. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/57