Title:Collagenous Colitis associated with Celiac Disease
Volume: 4
Author(s): Maher Malaeb*, Sameera Mahboub and Aly Howeedy
Affiliation:
- Department of Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine, Specialized Medical Care Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
Keywords:
Collagenous/microscopic colitis, Celiac disease, Chronic diarrhea, Bloating, Colonoscopy, Histopathology.
Abstract:
Introduction:
Microscopic colitis is an inflammatory GI condition whereby patients present predominantly with chronic watery diarrhea associated with other
non-specific symptoms such as abdominal pain, urgency, fecal incontinence, weight loss, arthralgia, myalgia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue,
which negatively impact their quality of life.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of a 44 -year old female with a history of hypothyroidism and celiac disease who presented to the GI clinic with a history of
more than ten diarrhea episodes per day along with mild abdominal pain and bloating.
Conclusion:
A colonoscopy was performed, and a random colon biopsy revealed collagenous/microscopic colitis.