Isolated terminal ileal ulcerations in asymptomatic individuals: natural course and clinical significance - 13/08/11
Reprint requests: Jae-Won Choe, MD, Health Promotion Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Asanbyeongwon-gil 86, Songpa-gu Seoul 138-736, Korea; Suk-Kyun Yang, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Asanbyeongwon-gil 86, Songpa-gu Seoul 138-736, KoreaRésumé |
Background |
Although isolated terminal ileal ulcerations (ITIUs) are occasionally observed on colonoscopic examination of asymptomatic individuals, their clinical course and guidelines for treatment are unclear.
Objective |
To evaluate the clinical course and significance of ITIUs in asymptomatic individuals.
Design |
Single-center retrospective analysis.
Setting |
University hospital.
Patients and Interventions |
All patients diagnosed with ITIUs on colonoscopy from July 2001 to December 2007 were identified. Patients with colorectal symptoms, a history of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug consumption, a history of colorectal surgery, oral or genital ulcerations, and coincidental ulceration in the ileocecal valve or colon were excluded.
Main Outcome Measurements |
Colonoscopic findings and clinical courses of patients were analyzed.
Results |
Of the 148 included patients, 93 were followed (mean duration, 29.9 months). Of these, 62 showed resolution of ITIU on follow-up colonoscopy, including 60 who resolved without any treatment and 2 who resolved after antituberculosis medication. Follow-up colonoscopy continued to show ITIUs in the remaining 31 patients, only 1 of whom developed typical Crohn's disease, whereas the other 30 showed no significant changes in the lesions (n = 22), partial improvement (n = 6), or waxing and waning endoscopic appearance (n = 2).
Limitations |
Retrospective design, relatively short-term follow-up.
Conclusions |
Most ITIUs incidentally observed in asymptomatic individuals resolve without any treatment. Even if these lesions persist, it is unusual for them to progress or to cause any symptoms.
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| DISCLOSURE: All authors disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this publication. |
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