Lymphocytic colitis in Nigeria: A case series.
Date
2021
Authors
Oluyemi, A
Momoh, M
Odeghe, E
Keshinro, S
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Annals of African Surgery
Abstract
The term “microscopic colitis” (MC) is used to describe
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that includes two
main subtypes based on histopathologic features:
collagenous and lymphocytic. Scientific literature is
replete with documentation of the disease from various
regions of the world. However, the condition is rarely
described in black African patients. We herein present
the details of the clinical aspects and endoscopic
findings of 3 Nigerian patients with the lymphocytic
variant of MC. A short literature review of the clinical,
endoscopic, and pathologic features of this rare
condition as well as other relevant aspects of MC is also
presented.
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Keywords
Microscopic colitis, Lymphocytic colitis, Nigeria.
Citation
Oluyemi A, Momoh M, Odeghe E, Keshinro S. Lymphocytic colitis in Nigeria: A case series. Ann Afr Surg. 2021;18(3):180-184.