Colonic Perforation as Initial Presentation of Amyloid Disease: Case Report and Literature Review

We present a case of primary amyloidosis of the colon in a patient affected by polymyositis who underwent Hartmann ’s procedure after a spontaneous colonic perforation. After 2 months of well-being, the patient underwent two consecutive surgical procedures for stenosis of the ostomy orifice.Areas CoveredA review of the literature has been performed, gathering case reports highlighting the distribution of this disease by age, gender, location, and treatment when available.Expert CommentaryGastrointestinal amyloid disease is a rare condition, and it could be considered among the rare causes of intestinal perforation. Timely surgical management is often necessary.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research