Mycophenolate Mofetil-Induced Segmental Colitis Mimicking Ischemic Colitis

Mycophenolate Mofetil-Induced Segmental Colitis Mimicking Ischemic Colitis

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a commonly used drug in the prevention of allograft rejection in patients with solid organ transplants. Although diffuse colitis has been described in MMF-related colitis, segmental colitis has not been reported. We report the case of a 64-year-old male on MMF therapy...

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Main Authors: Kevin Johal, Shiva K. Ratuapli, Dora M. Lam-Himlin, Suryakanth R. Gurudu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Segmental colitis
Mycophenolate mofetil
Apoptosis
Ischemic colitis
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/360847

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