Collagenous colitis

L. A. Guarda, R. S. Nelson, J. R. Stroehlein, J. K. Korinek, A. K. Raymond

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Abstract

Collagenous colitis is a newly described entity that clinically manifests itself as watery diarrhea of long-standing duration. The main histopathologic characteristic is the presence of a collagen band immediately beneath the colonic surface epithelium. Ultrastructurally, the collagen is deposited beneath the basement membrane, which is intact. Pathogenetically, an aberrant function of the pericryptal fibroblastic sheath may be involved.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)503-507
Number of pages5
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume80
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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