Collagenous colitis, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease and hyperparathyroidism in one patient: implications for the management of collagenous colitis.
A case of collagenous colitis, ulcerative colitis and coeliac disease all occurring in one individual is reported. In addition to causing confusion over symptoms, this observation coupled with a review of the literature raises the question of whether patients with collagenous colitis should be routinely screened for coeliac disease. Furthermore, the threshold for re-investigating for the possibility of the development of ulcerative colitis may have to be lowered, particularly if symptoms change.
Smith
Paul
P
Academic Department of Medicine, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Bishop
Paul
P
Whorwell
Peter J
PJ
D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D046729:Colitis, Collagenous / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged