Publication: Pseudomembranous colitis in a pregnant woman
Date
2010
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Pseudomembranous colitis in association with pregnancy has not
been well described in English literature. Recent studies show a drastic
increase in the incidence and severity of Pseudomembranous colitis
in pregnant women, who were once thought to be at low risk. We
report here a case of Pseudomembranous colitis in a young healthy
immunocompetent pregnant lady. An early suspicion of this entity with
the characteristic appearance of pseudomembranes on colonoscopy
and histology confirmed the diagnosis enabling prompt treatment and
complete recovery without any serious consequences.
Key Words
immunocompetent, pregnancy, pseudomembranous colitis
Description
Mridula T,1 Pai RR,2 Mathai AM,3 Tantry BV,4 Adhikari P5
1-3 Department of Pathology,4 Department of Gastroenterology, 5 Department of Gastroenterology,Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India