2024
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.24612023-114
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Warning to Delay in Diagnosing Microscopic Colitis in Older Adults. A Series of Cases

Lorete Maria da Silva KOTZE,
Luiz Roberto KOTZE,
Raquel Canzi Almada de SOUZA
et al.

Abstract: Background: Microscopic colitis (MC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease causing non-bloody diarrhea, and several cases are undiagnosed as a hidden cause of chronic diarrhea. Objective: We aimed to report the symptoms, delay diagnosis and the treatment of MC in a case series. Methods: All patients were treated at a Gastroenterology reference office from May 2022 to June 2023. Personal history including preexisting disorders, use of medications and smoking habits were collected. The delay between the onse… Show more

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