Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Paksoy, Fatma; Ulaş, Turgay; Namal, Esat; Gültürk, Emine; Aydoğan, Timuçin; Borlu, Fatih

doi:10.5606/tjr.2011.051

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“…Even in such cases, no eosinophilic cells have been identified on histological examination 9. However, in our case, there was intense eosinophilic infiltration of the submucosal and serosal layers.…”

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Obstructive eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is a rare disease characterised by abnormal eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract. We describe a case of EG presenting as an intestinal obstruction in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A 54-year-old man with RA presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. On examination, his abdomen was distended and tender. Laboratory data showed leucocytosis with raised inflammatory markers and without eosinophilia. CT revealed dilated small bowel loops, with a couple of loops forming a mass and abscess formation. Emergency laparotomy was performed with segmental resection of the ileum and side-to-side anastomosis. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of EG. The patient recovered well and was asymptomatic at the time of writing this report.

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“…To the best of our knowledge, only three cases of the coexistence of RA and EG have been reported in the literature, with no clear explanation provided 9 10. The common feature in all cases was non-specific abdominal pain for a long period prior to presentation 9–11.…”

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Obstructive eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

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“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystemic autoimmune disorder that affects (mostly) diarthrodial joints 1 ) . It is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the reason for the increased risk of CVD is not explained by traditional risk factors 2 , 3 ) . In several studies, positive correlations have been shown between the increased disease activity in RA and increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 4 ) , severe extra-articular manifestations 5 ) , rheumatoid factor seropositivity 6 ) , elevated C-reactive protein levels (CRP) 6 , 7 ) , and cardiovascular mortality.…”

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Is There Any Relationship between Joint Destruction and Carotid Intima-media Thickness in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between joint destruction and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-four RA patients and 31 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The disease activity for 28 joints was recorded for each patient using the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (DAS28ESR), a visual analog scale (VAS0–10 cm), and a disability index, the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ). X-ray imagesof the patients were scored according to the modified Sharp/van der Heijde method, and the common carotid intimal medial thickness (CIMT) was automatically measured with software using high-resolution Doppler ultrasound. [Results] Contrary to our hypothesis, the modified total Sharp score (mTSS) and CIMT were not significantly associated. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels of the RA patients and the right CIMT, left CIMT, and mean CIMT scores were significantly elevated. Positive correlation was detected between the mean CIMT score and age, CRP levels, LDL concentration and triglycerides (TG) level. In the regression model, where the mean CIMT was the independent variable and age, CRP, LDL, and TG were dependent variables, age was found to be an independent predictor of CIMT. [Conclusions] Patients suffering from RA require close monitoring for cardiovascular risks, and the comorbidity of age-related cardiovascular disease should not be overlooked.

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Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Obstructive eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Obstructive eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Is There Any Relationship between Joint Destruction and Carotid Intima-media Thickness in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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