Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis syndrome.
Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis (SCAD) has become increasingly appreciated as a form of inflammatory disease of the colon. Several features suggest that SCAD is a distinct disorder. SCAD tends to develop almost exclusively in older adults, predominately, but not exclusively, males. The inflammatory process occurs mainly in the sigmoid colon, and usually remains localized to this region of the colon alone. SCAD most often presents with rectal bleeding and subsequent endoscopic visualization reveals a well localized process with non-specific histopathologic inflammatory changes. Granulomas are not seen, and if present, may be helpful in definition of other disorders such as Crohn's disease of the colon, an entity often confused with SCAD. Bacteriologic and parasitic studies for an infectious agent are negative. Normal rectal mucosa (i.e., "rectal sparing") is present and can be confirmed with normal rectal biopsies. SCAD often resolves spontaneously without treatment, or completely after a limited course of therapy with only a 5-aminosalicylate. Recurrent episodes may occur, but most often, patients with this disorder have an entirely self-limited clinical course. Occasionally, treatment with other agents, including corticosteroids, or surgical resection has been required.
Hugh J Freeman, Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5, Canada.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D003092:Colitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000473:pathology; D043963:Diverticulosis, Colonic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004724:Endoscopy; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Diverticulitis; Diverticulosis; Inflammatory bowel disease; Segmental colitis; Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis syndrome; Ulcerative colitis
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