Davi Viana Ramos, Eloy Vianey Carvalho de Franca, David Ramos da Silva and Alexandre de Sousa Carlos*
Volume5-Issue8
Dates: Received: 2024-07-08 | Accepted: 2024-08-07 | Published: 2024-08-12
Pages: 980-982
Abstract
Crystal-induced colitis, a rare complication of sevelamer therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients, presents diagnostic challenges. We report a case of a 39-year-old man with severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding attributed to sevelamer-induced colonic ulcers. Despite initial suspicion of Crohn's disease, histopathological analysis revealed crystalline material suggestive of sevelamer-associated colitis. Discontinuation of sevelamer led to the cessation of bleeding and stabilization of the patient's condition. This case highlights the importance of considering medication-induced gastrointestinal complications in CKD patients.
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DOI: 10.37871/jbres1977
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Ramos DV, de Franca EVC, da Silva DR, de Sousa Carlos A. Crystal Induced Colitis Mimicking Crohns Disease. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2024 Aug 12; 5(8): 980-982. doi: 10.37871/jbres1977, Article ID: JBRES1977, Available at: https://www. jelsciences.com/articles/jbres1977.pdf
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