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Case Report • Vol.5, Issue 8 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0
Crystal Induced Colitis Mimicking Crohns Disease
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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| Journal | Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2766-2276 |
| DOI | DOI 10.37871/jbres1977 |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, Issue 8 |
| Published | August 12, 2024 |
| Article Type | Case Report |
| Pages | 980-982 |
| License | CC BY 4.0 — Open Access |
| Publisher | SciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA |
| Language | English |
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