scholarly journals Analysis and Follow up of Endoscopy Results in 1099 Patients with Terminal Ileum Lesions

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Qinglian Zhong ◽  
Anye Zhang ◽  
Jian Huang ◽  
Wen Yan ◽  
Jiayu Lin ◽  
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Objective. We aim to analyze the diagnostic yield, diagnostic accuracy, and delayed diagnosis of patients with terminal ileum lesions, providing follow-up suggestions for suspected patients. Methods. We carried out an analysis of 1099 patients who had terminal ileum lesions in our hospital from 2009 to 2019. The endoscopy reports and histopathology reports of terminal ileal biopsies were recorded. Clinical diagnosis and management were reviewed to determine whether there was a need to correct after a follow-up endoscopy result. Results. A total of 1099 patients were found to have terminal ileum lesions, among which 959 in 1099 patients (87.26%) were diagnosed as benign, 17 in 1099 patients (1.55%) were diagnosed as malignant, and 123 in 1099 patients (11.19%) were diagnosed as suspected. The diagnostic accuracies of terminal ileal polyp, cyst, cancer, eosinophilic enteritis, parasite, lymphofollicular hyperplasia, and amyloidosis were 100%. The diagnosis was delayed in 9.93% of Crohn’s disease (CD) and 12.5% of lymphoma. Among the definite cases, the diagnosis was corrected during the follow-up in 12.5% of the patients, while the clinical treatment was corrected during the follow-up in 17.86% of the patients. Among the suspected cases, the diagnosis and treatment was corrected in 61.11% of the patients during the follow-up. Conclusion. Coincident diagnosis of ileitis and ileum ulcer is low. Delayed diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and lymphoma were observed in a certain proportion of patients with terminal ileum lesions. A follow-up endoscopy was strongly recommended for these suspected patients with terminal ileum lesions.

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Cuthbert ◽  
R Cuthbert ◽  
S Karamsadkar ◽  
A Minicozzi ◽  
C Chan

Abstract Introduction Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) is a rare neoplasm with dual adenocarcinomatous and neuroendocrine differentiation. Subgroup analysis demonstrates an increased frequency of both adenocarcinomas and neuroendocrine tumours in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD), though the incidence of MANEC is unknown. Method A 58-year-old male with a 31-year history of CD presented with small bowel obstruction. After failed conservative management, the patient underwent right hemicolectomy, with subsequent histology demonstrating MANEC. A literature search was performed to identify further cases of patients with concomitant MANEC and CD. Results 11 cases were identified. The mean duration of CD before presentation was 19.5 years, and 58% of cases involved the terminal ileum. 60% of cases demonstrated nodal spread and metastatic disease was evident in 25%. 42% of patients with MANEC were initially treated for an exacerbation of CD. Conclusions MANEC is a rare tumour of uncertain aetiology. The terminal ileum is commonly affected, with most cases exhibiting a longstanding CD history. Diagnosis is challenging, with symptoms of MANEC mirroring exacerbations of CD. Future research should strive to identify imaging modalities or biochemical markers which aid in distinguishing the two pathologies, preventing futile medical management of MANEC, and reducing the risk of metastatic spread due to delayed diagnosis.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A628-A628
Author(s):  
P CLEMENS ◽  
V HAWIG ◽  
M MUELLER ◽  
J SCAENZLIN ◽  
B KLUMP ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
LM Grazioli ◽  
V Gerardi ◽  
SM Milluzzo ◽  
C Spada

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S72-S72
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elmoursi ◽  
Courtney Perry ◽  
Terrence Barrett

Abstract Background Stricturing Crohn’s disease (CD) constitutes a severe phenotype often associated with a high degree of morbidity (3). Surgical resection is first-line therapy for symptomatic strictures, but most patients relapse without subsequent medical therapy (4–5). Biologics are the mainstay for inducing and maintaining remission, but some cases are refractory despite maximum dosage of therapy. Reports of dual biological therapy (DBT) in refractory, stricturing CD are sparse, and prior case reports document only clinical remission (1). To contribute further knowledge regarding the use of DBT in stricturing CD, we present the case of a refractory CD patient who achieved deep remission with ustekinumab and vedolizumab. Case Presentation A 35 year old non-smoking, Caucasian male was referred to our clinic in 2014 for refractory CD complicated by multiple strictures. Prior to establishing care with us, he received two jejunal resections and a sigmoid resection. Previously failed therapies included azathioprine with infliximab, adalimumab, and certolizumab. He continued to progress under our care despite combination methotrexate/certolizumab, as well as methotrexate/golimumab. He underwent proctocolectomy with end ileostomy in 2015 and initiated vedolizumab q8weeks post-operatively. He reoccurred in 2018, when he presented with an ulcerated ileal stricture. He was switched from vedolizumab to ustekinumab q8weeks and placed on prednisone, but continued to progress, developing significant hematochezia requiring hospitalization and blood transfusions. Ileoscopy performed during hospital admission confirmed severe, ulcerating disease in the ileum with stricture. Ustekinumab dosing was increased to q4weeks, azathioprine was initiated, and he underwent stricturoplasty. Follow-up ileoscopy three months later revealed two ulcers in the neo- TI (Figure 1). Vedolizumab q8weeks was initiated in addition to ustekinumab q4weeks and azathioprine 125mg. After four months on this regimen the patient felt better, but follow-up ileoscopy showed two persistent ulcers in the neo-TI. Vedolizumab dosing interval was increased to q4weeks. After four months, subsequent ileoscopy demonstrated normal neo-TI (Figure 2). Histologic evaluation of biopsies confirmed deep remission of crohn’s disease. No adverse side effects have occurred with maximum doses of both ustekinumab and vedolizumab combination therapy. Discussion This case supports both the safety and efficacy of ustekinumab and vedolizumab dual biologic therapy for treatment of severe, refractory Crohn’s disease. While there are reports of DBT inducing clinical remission, this case supports efficacy for vedolizumab and ustekinumab combination therapy to induce deep histologic remission. Large practical clinical trials are needed to better investigate the safety and efficacy of DBT with vedolizumab and ustekinumab, but our case suggests this combination may be a safe and efficacious therapy for refractory CD patients.


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