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Tong T, Fu J, Kong Y. Recurrent Abdominal Pain in a 61-Year-Old Woman. Gastroenterology 2022; 164:887-890. [PMID: 36343673 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tianran Tong
- School of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jining No.1 People's Hospital, Jining, Shandong, China.
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Hu YB, Hu ML, Ding J, Wang QY, Yang XY. Mesenteric phlebosclerosis with amyloidosis in association with the long-term use of medicinal liquor: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:798-805. [PMID: 32149063 PMCID: PMC7052551 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mesenteric phlebosclerosis (MP) is a rare disease of the colon. The clinical manifestations of this disease are nonspecific and it may easily be misdiagnosed. We report a case of MP with amyloidosis in the colonic vessel walls in a patient with hypertension who had been consuming Chinese medicinal liquor for 10 years. We also review the relevant literature and summarize the characteristics of MP in patients in mainland China.
CASE SUMMARY A 64-year-old man was referred to our department from his primary hospital because of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever for almost 10 d. Computed tomography showed colon wall thickening, with threadlike calcifications in the mesenteric vein in the transverse colon. Colonoscopy revealed purple-blue mucosa with multiple ulcers in the ascending and transverse colon. Biopsy showed thickening and calcification of the vein walls, perivascular and mucosal collagen degeneration, and amyloidosis. The patient had been consuming Chinese medicinal liquor, mainly that made from gardenia fruit, for 10 years. Based on these results, a diagnosis of MP with amyloidosis was made. After conservative treatment, the patient’s discomfort subsided and he was followed closely. The use of Chinese herbal medicine was suspected to play a role in the pathogenesis of MP.
CONCLUSION The clinical manifestations of MP are nonspecific. Recognition of its typical imaging findings, including multiple calcifications on computed tomography and purple-blue mucosal discoloration on colonoscopy, is vital.
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- Yi-Bing Hu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua Hospital of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Yeh HJ, Lin PY, Kao WY, Kun CH, Chang CC. Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis associated with long-term use of Chinese herbal medicine. TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2018; 29:140-142. [PMID: 29391325 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2018.17072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Hsing Jung Yeh
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Shimizu S, Kobayashi T, Tomioka H, Ohtsu K, Matsui T, Hibi T. Involvement of herbal medicine as a cause of mesenteric phlebosclerosis: results from a large-scale nationwide survey. J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:308-314. [PMID: 27220772 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-016-1218-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mesenteric phlebosclerosis (MP) is a rare disease characterized by venous calcification extending from the colonic wall to the mesentery, with chronic ischemic changes from venous return impairment in the intestine. It is an idiopathic disease, but increasing attention has been paid to the potential involvement of herbal medicine, or Kampo, in its etiology. Until now, there were scattered case reports, but no large-scale studies have been conducted to unravel the clinical characteristics and etiology of the disease. METHODS A nationwide survey was conducted using questionnaires to assess possible etiology (particularly the involvement of herbal medicine), clinical manifestations, disease course, and treatment of MP. RESULTS Data from 222 patients were collected. Among the 169 patients (76.1 %), whose history of herbal medicine was obtained, 147 (87.0 %) used herbal medicines. The use of herbal medicines containing sanshishi (gardenia fruit, Gardenia jasminoides Ellis) was reported in 119 out of 147 patients (81.0 %). Therefore, the use of herbal medicine containing sanshishi was confirmed in 70.4 % of 169 patients whose history of herbal medicine was obtained. The duration of sanshishi use ranged from 3 to 51 years (mean 13.6 years). Patients who discontinued sanshishi showed a better outcome compared with those who continued it. CONCLUSIONS The use of herbal medicine containing sanshishi is associated with the etiology of MP. Although it may not be the causative factor, it is necessary for gastroenterologists to be aware of the potential risk of herbal medicine containing sanshishi for the development of MP.
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- Seiji Shimizu
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo, 108-8642, Japan
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- Center for Advanced IBD Research and Treatment, Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, 5-9-1 Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo, 108-8642, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Center for Advanced IBD Research and Treatment, Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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Nagata Y, Watanabe T, Nagasaka K, Yamada M, Murai M, Takeuchi S, Murase M, Yazaki T, Murase T, Komatsu K, Kaizuka M, Sano M, Asano K, Ando C, Taniuchi N. Total dosage of gardenia fruit used by patients with mesenteric phlebosclerosis. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:207. [PMID: 27402114 PMCID: PMC4940942 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1182-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mesenteric phlebosclerosis (MP) is a disease characterized by fibrotic change or calcification of the mesenteric vein. Recently, there has been an increase in case reports of MP related to herbal medicine usage. Long-term intake of gardenia fruit (GF) is suspected as a possible cause. However, many GF users do not develop this disease and the association between GF and MP remains unclear. In this study, we investigated for the first time the dosage of GF used by patients with and without MP. METHODS We used a medical chart review study design to assess the association between GF and MP. We reviewed patients with a history of intake of herbal medicines containing GF. Among these patients, we selected patients who were examined by colonoscopy and abdominal plain computed tomography (CT). We investigated the findings of colonoscopy, CT scan and histological examination. We assessed the total dosages of GF alongside the duration of ambulatory visit, the administration period of herbal medicine containing GF and pre-existing disease in order to compare MP cases and non-MP patients. RESULTS Ten MP cases and 42 non-MP patients were analyzed. We summarized clinical findings of MP cases. All MP cases used more GF than non-MP patients and were administered more than approximately 5,000 grams of GF in cumulative dosage. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated that excessive intake of GF contributes to and/or accelerates the development of MP suggesting that long-term usage of GF in excessive amounts increases the risk of MP.
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- Yutaka Nagata
- Department of Oriental Traditional Medical Center, Suwa Central Hospital, 4300 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano, 391-8503, Japan.
- River Side Clinic, Chino, Nagano, Japan.
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- Department of Japanese Oriental Medicine and Rheumatology, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Oriental Traditional Medical Center, Suwa Central Hospital, 4300 Tamagawa, Chino, Nagano, 391-8503, Japan
- River Side Clinic, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Hokudaimae Clinic, Hokkaido Kampo Medical Center, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Shinsapporo Keiaikai Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Suwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan
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Shibata H, Nishikawa J, Sakaida I. Dark purple-colored colon: sign of idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis. Dig Endosc 2014; 26:604-5. [PMID: 24720619 DOI: 10.1111/den.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Hiroaki Shibata
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan
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Hiramatsu K, Sakata H, Horita Y, Orita N, Kida A, Mizukami A, Miyazawa M, Hirai S, Shimatani A, Matsuda K, Matsuda M, Ogino H, Fujinaga H, Terada I, Shimizu K, Uchiyama A, Ishizawa S, Abo H, Demachi H, Noda Y. Mesenteric phlebosclerosis associated with long-term oral intake of geniposide, an ingredient of herbal medicine. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2012; 36:575-86. [PMID: 22817400 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2012.05221.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2012] [Revised: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 06/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis (IMP) is a rare disease, characterised by thickening of the wall of the right hemicolon with calcification of mesenteric veins. However, the aetiology remains unknown. AIM To investigate the possible association of herbal medicines with IMP. METHOD The clinical data of four of our own patients were collected. Furthermore, we searched for previous reports about similar patients with detailed descriptions of herbal prescriptions that they had taken. We compared herbal ingredients to identify the toxic agent as a possible aetiological factor. RESULTS Clinical data on a total of 25 patients were summarised. Mean age was 61.8 years and there was female predominance (6 men and 19 women). The used Kampo prescription, the number of cases, and the mean duration of use were as follows: kamisyoyosan in 12 cases for 12.8 years, inshin-iseihaito in 5 cases for 13.4 years, orengedokuto in 4 cases for 14.3 years, inchinkoto in 1 case for 20 years, kamikihitou in 1 case for 19 years, seijobofuto in 1 case for 10 years and gorinsan in 1 case for an unknown duration. Only one ingredient, sansisi, was common to the herbal medicines of all 25 patients. This crude drug called geniposide in English is a major constituent of the Gardenia fruits. CONCLUSION The long-term use of geniposide in herbal medicines appears to be associated with mesenteric phlebosclerosis.
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- K Hiramatsu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, Toyama, Japan.
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