Benign colonic ulcers associated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug ingestion.
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs can be associated with benign colonic ulcers. The ulcers are easily diagnosed by colonoscopy, and, if uncomplicated, they are best treated by cessation of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Benign colonic ulcers should be included in the differential diagnosis of any patient who presents with gastrointestinal complaints and is taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
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D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal