A case of pseudomembranous colitis presenting as leukemoid reaction without symptoms in a diabetic patient.
- Author:
Su Jin JUNG
1
;
Ji Hyun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea. parkjh@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Clostridium difficile;
Leukemoid reaction;
Pseudomembranous colitis;
Diabetes mellitus
- MeSH:
Clostridium difficile;
Diabetes Complications;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous*;
Humans;
Leukemoid Reaction*;
Leukocytosis;
Mortality
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2005;68(4):427-431
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is highly prevalent in patients with broad spectrum antibiotic therapy. It can result in significant morbidity and mortality, especially if it is not diagnosed early. The clinical manifestation of PMC is diverse and symptoms usually are increased order of severity. Although leukocytosis is common, leukemoid reaction is very rare in PMC. We report a case of PMC associated with a leukemoid reaction without typical symptoms in a type 2 diabetic patient who have the multiple diabetic complications.
