Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory induced diaphragm disease of the small intestine: complexities of diagnosis and management.
A 52-yr-old lady with RA on long term NSAIDs developed an iron-deficiency anaemia and subsequently presented with subacute intestinal obstruction. After intensive investigation, a diagnosis of diaphragm disease of the small intestine was made at laparotomy. The features of diaphragm disease and the difficulties with diagnosis and management of the condition are discussed.
Speed
C A
CA
Department of Rheumatology, South Cleveland Hospital.
Bramble
M G
MG
Corbett
W A
WA
Haslock
I
I
D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000139:chemically induced; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal