Case of the Month: Hematochezia
By Alexandra Danakas, DO (PGY-4), Bushra Fazili, MD, Aaron Huber, DO
Clinical History
A 55-year old female with past medical history significant only for hypothyroidism presented to the ED with hematochezia and diarrhea of unknown etiology.
Recent History
A colonoscopy was performed identifying a mass-like lesion at the ileocecal valve (Figure A). Biopsies were taken of the mass-like lesion, as well as additional samples throughout the colon. The biopsies demonstrated hyalinized lamina propria, atrophic crypts, ulceration, and active inflammation (Figures B and C). The random colon biopsies histologically demonstrated features of lymphocytic colitis (Figures D and E).
Two months following supportive treatment for her symptoms the patient underwent a repeat colonoscopy. There was complete resolution of the mass-like lesion at the ileocecal valve with no signs of colitis (Figure F).
