Rectal stenosis following the use of suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.
The authors report the case of a 74-year-old woman presenting a rectal stenosis that arose after the prolonged use of suppositories containing an association of paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid (Perdolan). On the basis of a review of the literature, the clinical, histological, and radiological features are discussed.
Baekelandt
M
M
Department of Radiology, O.L. Vrouwziekenhuis Aalst, Belgium.
Vansteenberge
R
R
Van der Spek
P
P
D'Haenens
P
P
Rollier
A
A
Stockx
L
L
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013488:Suppositories
D013488:Suppositories; D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin