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Colitis isquémica grave en paciente de 16 años. A propósito de un caso
Clinical presentation. A 16-year-old woman came due to a moderate-intensity-hypogastric pain on left iliac fossa with approximately a 48 hour evolution, accompanied by diarrhea with limited traces of blood. She was previously treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and cold relievers, no other clinical records.
Ancillary testing. Leukocytosis with neutrophilia, elevated acute phase reactants and severe ischemic colitis confirmed by biopsy.
Diagnosis. Secondary ischemic colitis caused by NSAIDs.
Discussion. Unusual case of ischemic colitis in young patient with no medical records except taking ibuprofen and symptomatic treatment for influenza a few days before. Infectious or inflammatory etiology was not proven.ClĂnica. Mujer de 16 años que acude por dolor moderado en hipogastrio y fosa ilĂaca izquierda de 48 horas de evoluciĂłn, acompañado de diarrea con escasos restos hemáticos. Tratamiento en dĂas previos con antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (AINE) y antigripales, sin otros antecedentes.
Pruebas complementarias. Leucocitosis con neutrofilia, reactantes de fase aguda elevados y colitis isquémica grave en colonoscopia, confirmada por biopsia.
Diagnóstico. Colitis isquémica secundaria a AINE.
DiscusiĂłn y conclusiones. Caso de colitis isquĂ©mica poco habitual en paciente joven sin antecedentes, salvo el consumo en dĂas previos de ibuprofeno y antigripales, sin datos que sugiriesen etiologĂa infecciosa o enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal