Xanthelasmas of the gastrointestinal tract are rare. Gastric xanthelasmas (GX) are benign clusters of lipid-laden-macrophages present in lamina propria of the gastric mucosa. We present a case of a 44-year-old female who presented with complaints of upper abdominal discomfort, bl...
Aims: To study the manometry findings and its association with clinical symptoms in patients with functional constipation (FC) and prevalence of Functional defecation disorder (FDD) among them. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Patients...
Omphalomesenteric duct remnant is a congenital anomaly associated with the primitive yolk stalk commonest remnant being Meckel's diverticulum. Persistence of omphalomesenteric duct in infants is a rare congenital anomaly present in 2% of the population with being completely paten...
Aims: Assessment of histological activity in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) using Nancy Index (NI) and determining its correlation with endoscopic grading using Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity (UCEIS) score. Study Design: Cross sectional prospective observa...
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is third leading cause of cancer mortality. About 60% of patients had already developed metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Tumor growth and metastasis are dependent on angiogenesis. Evidence from preclinical and clinical studies indicates tha...
Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Rafiou El-Hadji Yakoubou, Koffi Mawuse Guédénon, Debehoma Venceslas Redah, Lidawu Roland-Moise Kogoe, Oumboma Bouglouga & Aklesso Bagny·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2021
Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is one of the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases which, together with Crohn's disease. We aimed to report the first cases of ulcerative colitis in two children in Togo and describe their diagnostic and therapeutic course. Result: The first case c...
Aims: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an unusual affection distinguished by punctual or abundant infiltration by eosinophilic cells in the gastrointestinal tracts, particularly the stomach or duodenum. Clinical aspects are inconstant. Case Report: We record a case with EGE ...
The detection and monitoring of H. pylori colonization of the gastric mucosa has become a usual analysis by the 13C-labeled urea breath test (TRU) because it is non-invasive and now available in almost total medical analysis laboratories. The objective of this work is the validat...
Introduction: Food and water intake correlate positively. This may be due to their mutual dependence on body size, but an additional mechanism directly linking food and water intakes may also be involved. It is also believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility...
Orbital myositis (OM), defined by the inflammation of one or more of extra ocular muscles was exceptionally reported in Crohn’s disease (CD) especially as initial presentation before the development of intestinal manifestations. We report a case of OM preceding CD. Through o...