COVID-19 Induced Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Presentation and Review of Evidence

Authors

  • Bianca Glass Kansas City University, 2901 St Johns Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804.
  • Michael Weaver Freeman Hospital, 1101 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
  • Sudhakar Ancha Freeman Hospital, 1101 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804.
  • Samir Dalia Mercy Hospital, 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804.

Keywords:

COVID-19, IBD, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral induced proctitis, proctitis, hemorrhagic, PAMPS, ACE-2, TNF-alpha

Abstract

A 56-year old man presented to the hospital with a complaint of rectal bleeding, and sent home with a prescription for 1% hydrocortisone cream under the belief it was due to hemorrhoid irritation. He returned 6 months later with no resolution in symptoms, with the additive 1 month of watery diarrhea that transitioned to bloody diarrhea.  Lower endoscopy was significant for severe, diffuse inflammation from the ileum to the rectum characterized by granular, friable, and ulcerated mucosa. After a significant work-up indicating the diagnosis of Ulcerative colitis, UC, he disclosed this started when he was diagnosed in clinic with COVID-19. This case report will review previously investigated case reports with similar findings of Ulcerative colitis post COVID-19 infection. 

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Published

2023-12-15

Issue

Volume 02 (2023)

Section

Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2023 Bianca Glass, Michael Weaver, Sudhakar Ancha, Samir Dalia

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How to Cite

COVID-19 Induced Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Presentation and Review of Evidence. (2023). Annals of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 22-26. https://ammspub.com/index.php/amms/article/view/23