Esophagus, Stomach & Intestine; Colonoscopic Findings of the Yersinia enterocolitica Enterocolitis Associated with Mesenteric Adenitis.
- Author:
Jong Chul RHEE
;
Kwang Cheol KOH
;
Poong Lyul RHEE
;
Jae Jun KIM
;
Seung Woon PAIK
;
Jong Kyun LEE
;
Kyu Taek LEE
;
Joon Hyeok LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Yersinia enterocolitica;
enterocolitis;
colonoscopy;
Korea
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Colon;
Colon, Sigmoid;
Colonoscopy;
Edema;
Enterocolitis*;
Esophagus*;
Humans;
Hyperemia;
Ileum;
Intestines*;
Korea;
Lymphadenitis*;
Stomach*;
Ulcer;
Ultrasonography;
Yemen*;
Yersinia enterocolitica*;
Yersinia*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1997;17(2):205-210
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although there have been several reported cases of enterocolitis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica, its colonoscopic findings have not been reported in Korea. We recently experienced two cases of Y. enterocolitica enterocolitis, where the colonoscopic examinations were performed. Two patients visited our hospital due to right lower quadrant pain. The thickened terminal ileum and right side colon with enlarged mesenteric nodes were observed on ultrasonography using graded compression method. Y. enterocolitica was isolated from stool in both cases, The colonascopy revealed nodular elevations, erosion., hyperemia, and edema on the terminal ileum and small hyperemic erosions or aphthoid ulcers on the colon, especially on the right side of the colon. In one of the cases, the aphthoid ulcers could be also seen on the sigmoid colon. Their clinical symptoms and signs improved 3-5 days after their visit without using antibiotics. We report these cases with a review of the relevant literature.
