A Case of Pseudomembranous Colitis Associated with Neutrocytic Ascites.
- Author:
Kyoung Sun NA
1
;
Dae Won JUN
;
Eun Joo PARK
;
Woo Young JANG
;
Yong Cheol JEON
;
Chang Soo EUN
;
Joo Hyun SOHN
;
Dong Soo HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Kuri Hospital, Kuri, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pseudomembranous colitis;
Ascites;
Serum-acites albumin gradients
- MeSH:
Ascites*;
Clostridium difficile;
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous*;
Humans;
Peritoneal Diseases;
Peritonitis
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2000;21(1):568-571
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antibiotic associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile is a common infection associated with significant morbidity. In severe cases, Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) may be associated with intraperitoneal fluid accumulation. Howwver, the characteristics of the liquid are seldom described. This case report describes PMC patients who were presented with low serum-ascites albumin gradients (SAAG)and neutrocytic ascites, without evidence of infectious, malignant, or inflammatory peritoneal disease. The characteristics of their fluid specimens and the possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed. These findings suggest that PMC without bowel perforation or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
