| Theme | Cytomegalovirus enterocolitis and Clostridium difficile infection | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Clinical manifestations and imaging diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection | |
| Publish Date | 2015/11 | |
| Author | Seiji Shimizu | Division of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of JR West Railway Company |
| Author | Hideo Tomioka | Division of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of JR West Railway Company |
| Author | Chihiro Yokomizo | Division of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of JR West Railway Company |
| Author | Wataru Fukuda | Division of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of JR West Railway Company |
| Author | Hirokazu Uejima | Division of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of JR West Railway Company |
| [ Summary ] | We describe the symptoms and imaging diagnosis (mainly endoscopic findings). The main symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. However, diarrhea is sometimes absent. Representative endoscopic findings are pseudomembranes of various degrees but are not necessarily observed. Aphthoid lesions have been reported as alternative findings, but colonoscopy often reveals white spots and rarely normal appearance. By the use of a lavage solution, pseudomembranes may be exfoliated. To avoid misdiagnosis, examiners should be aware of diverse endoscopic findings. | |