Pseudomembranous panenteritis and septicaemia in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
Pseudomembranous colitis may occur in the immunocompromised chronic colitic patient without a prior history of antibiotic use. The entire gastrointestinal tract can be involved and the presentation can be that of a severe systemic infection that warrants prompt recognition and aggressive management.
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications*; D004751:Enteritis / Q000150:complications*; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*