Shi BB, Huang CF, Zhu Q. Clinical analysis and colonoscopic manifestations in 120 patients with ulcerative colitis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2008;
16:1951-1953. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v16.i17.1951]
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Abstract
AIM: To evaluate clinical features, colonoscopic manifestations, PLT levels, ESR levels and C-reactive protein (CRP) of ulcerative colitis.
METHODS: The clinical data obtained from 120 patients with ulcerative colitis admitted to our hospital from Jan. 2003 to Dec. 2006 were retrospectively analyzed concerning its colonoscopic manifestations, PLT levels, ESR levels and CRP concentrations.
RESULTS: Of 120 cases, the onset age of UC mainly fell within the range of 31-40. Mucopurulent Bloody stool and abdominal pain were major clinical manifestations present in 72.3% and 60.8% of the patients, respectively. Congested and swollen mucosa (91.7%), obscure vascular net (84.2%) and superficial ulcers (68.3%) were commonly seen under colonoscopy. Proctosigmoiditis and left-sided colitis were found in 62 patients (51.7%). Chronic mucosal inflammation (97.7%), inflammatory cells infiltration (50.0%)and crypt abscess (41.7%) were found upon pathological examination. The levels of PLT, ESR and CRP were significantly higher than that in healthy controls.
CONCLUSION: The lesions of UC are commonly confined to the left sided colon. Colonoscopy plays an important role in UC diagnosis. The levels of PLT, ESR and CRP can be used as indicators for severity degree of UC.
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