OBJECTIVE Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that could be triggered by acute stressful events, such as gastrointestinal infections or emotional stress. PATIENTS AND METHODS We reported the case of the onset of an ulcerative colitis after a thyrotoxicosis crisis and reviewed the literature about the relationships between thyroid dysfunctions and ulcerative colitis. RESULTS A 38-year-ol...

background and aims: in diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease, one of diagnostic way is upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which helps in differential diagnosis of unspecified colitis as well. the aim of this study was to investigate the necessity of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.   materials and methods: in this descriptive cross-sectional study, 3...

the aim of this paper is to introduce new methods of colorectal and anus surgeries. it is not a comprehensive paper and just is a summary of issues related to colon surgeries due to intestinal inflammatory diseases (ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease), and anus cancer. ulcerative colitis usually initiates from rectum and then develops upward to colon. there are three methods of surgery...

background: the incidence of ulcerative colitis (uc) is rising in populations with western-style diet, rich in fat and protein, and low in fruits and vegetables. in the present study, we aimed to evaluate the association between dietary protein intakes and the risk of developing incident uc.   methods : sixty two cases of uc and 124 controls were studied using country-specific food frequency qu...

There is an increasing prevalence of ulcerative colitis in Hong Kong and cytomegalovirus infection is an important factor in the exacerbation of the disease. We report on a 33- year-old Chinese man with ulcerative colitis in remission, who presented with bloody diarrhoea that failed to respond to an intensive regimen of oral and rectal steroid. Colonoscopy was performed and biopsy specimens sho...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies and the most dreadful long-term complication in patients with ulcerative colitis. The incidence rate of colorectal cancer ranks second among the malignancies all over the world, and the number is still rising. Amid the many risk factors for colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis is becoming increasingly prominent. The risk of colorectal ca...

the association of takayasu arthritis (ta) and inflammatory bowel disease is rare. early diagnosis and treatment may influence patient survival. this report describes a 35-year-old woman who had been treated for ulcerative colitis (uc) that manifested with weight loss, upper limb cluadication and vertigo. the diagnosis of ta was made according to the american college of rheumatology criteria. t...

ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that specifically affects the mucosa of the rectum and colon. although the etiology of this recurring inflammatory disorder remains essentially unknown, there have been significant advances in identifying the likely genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its pathogenesis. the clinical course of the disease typically manifests with remissions...

ulcerative colitis (uc) is a nonspecific acute and chronic inflammatory bowel disease that diffusely involves the colonic mucosa. the etiology of uc has not yet been elucidated fully. however, many studies have found that immunologic disorders may play a role in the pathogenesis of uc. in addition, due to an increased frequency of uc in families, especially an increased monozygotic compared wit...