The Differential Diagnosis of Acute Colitis: Clues to a Specific Diagnosis.

TitleThe Differential Diagnosis of Acute Colitis: Clues to a Specific Diagnosis.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsJessurun J
JournalSurg Pathol Clin
Volume10
Issue4
Pagination863-885
Date Published2017 Dec
ISSN1875-9157
KeywordsAcute Disease, Biopsy, Colitis, Colon, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans
Abstract

This review describes a systematic approach to the interpretation of colonic biopsy specimens of patients with acute colitis. Five main histologic patterns are discussed: acute colitis, focal active colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, hemorrhagic colitis, and ischemic colitis. For each pattern, the most common etiologic associations and their differential diagnoses are presented. Strategies based on histologic analysis and clinical considerations to differentiate acute from chronic colitides are discussed.

DOI10.1016/j.path.2017.07.008
Alternate JournalSurg Pathol Clin
PubMed ID29103537
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