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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2013; 19(29): 4836-4840
Published online Aug 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i29.4836
Published online Aug 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i29.4836
Idiopathic chronic ulcerative enteritis with perforation and recurrent bleeding: A case report
Xia Gao, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
Zhen-Jun Wang, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
Author contributions: Gao X and Wang ZJ designed the case report; Gao X wrote the paper; Wang ZJ revised the paper.
Correspondence to: Zhen-Jun Wang, MD, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8 Gongtinan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, China. wang3zj@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: March 31, 2013
Revised: June 4, 2013
Accepted: July 17, 2013
Published online: August 7, 2013
Revised: June 4, 2013
Accepted: July 17, 2013
Published online: August 7, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: This is a case report of idiopathic chronic ulcerative enteritis (ICUE) with perforation and recurrent bleeding. Complete clinical material of the patient is presented in this case report. We also provide several images, including colonoscopy, radiography, computed tomography, and pathology. All of this material reflected the clinical characteristics of ICUE. When patients present with multiple, nonspecific, small intestinal ulcers without a defined etiology, a diagnosis of ICUE should be considered. This case report will help diagnose and treat patients with similar clinical symptoms.