Diaphragm disease of the jejunum.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with the development of diaphragm disease. We report a 73-year-old male patient with this condition who had used NSAIDs for 2 years. He presented with general weakness, syncopal attacks, and a short history of melena. At laparotomy, multiple areas of constricted bowel were found in the resected proximal jejunum. Gross and microscopic examination confirmed diaphragm disease. The relevant literature is reviewed.
Department of Pathology, King Abdullah University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 630001, Irbid 22110, Jordan. drraji52@yahoo.com
Raji H
RH
Al-Hadithi
Mohammed S
MS
Alorjani
Samir M
SM
Al-Bashir
Ismail I
II
Matalka
D000368:Aged; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male