Ischemic colitis caused by polycythemia vera: A case report and literature review

Zhang,Shasha; Lai,Ruixue; Gao,Xueqing; Zhao,Yufei; Zhao,Yue; Wu,Jianhua; Guo,Zhanjun

doi:10.3892/etm.2018.6638

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Ischemic colitis caused by polycythemia vera: A case report and literature review

Authors:
- Shasha Zhang
- Ruixue Lai
- Xueqing Gao
- Yufei Zhao
- Yue Zhao
- Jianhua Wu
- Zhanjun Guo
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Affiliations: Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, P.R. China, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, P.R. China, Animal Center, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050011, P.R. China
Pages: 3663-3667
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Published online on: August 22, 2018

https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2018.6638
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Abstract

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder originating from hematopoietic stem cells and complicated by thrombosis and bleeding. This report describes a case of ischemic colitis (IC) caused by PV and includes a review of the relevant literature. The patient was a 59‑year‑old male with a history of PV who presented with abdominal pain and hematochezia. Colonoscopy and histopathological examination results indicated suspected ischemic bowel disease. Following experimental anticoagulant therapy for 7 days, the patient no longer experienced abdominal pain and hematochezia had resolved. Colonoscopy review showed no obvious anomalies 1 month later. These data demonstrated that PV is an uncommon cause of IC.

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Ischemic colitis caused by polycythemia vera: A case report and literature review

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