Pseudomembranous colitis: an unusual cause of neutrocytic ascites

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_60C6D783DA4E
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Pseudomembranous colitis: an unusual cause of neutrocytic ascites
Journal
European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Author(s)
Spahr  L., de Saussure  P., Felley  C., Pugin  J., Hadengue  A.
ISSN
0954-691X (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
07/1999
Volume
11
Number
7
Pages
789-92
Notes
Case Reports
Journal Article --- Old month value: Jul
Abstract
Severe cases of pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) may be associated with intraperitoneal fluid accumulation. However, the characteristics of the liquid are seldom described. Specifically, neutrocytic ascites has only been reported once. We report a case of a severe PMC complicated by a highly neutrocytic ascites which remained culture-negative. We discuss the possible mechanisms leading to ascites formation in this condition and review ascitic fluid characteristics in patients with PMC.
Keywords
Adult Ascites/*etiology Ascitic Fluid/cytology Colitis, Ulcerative/*complications Female Humans
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Web of science
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