Colonic malakoplakia
Overview
Colonic malakoplakia: A rare form of inflammatory disease that occurs in the colon and occurs mainly in immunocompromised people. The severity of the disorder can vary from asymptomatic to intestinal obstruction and even death in rare cases.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Colonic malakoplakia includes the 5 symptoms listed below: * Raised lesions in the colon * Diarrhea * Gastrointestinal symptoms * Asymptomatic * Fever
Causes
* Asymptomatic * Diarrhea * Fever * Gastrointestinal symptoms
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Colonic malakoplakia" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Colonic malakoplakia that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Colonic malakoplakia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Colonic malakoplakia. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Colonic malakoplakia. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Colonic malakoplakia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Colonic malakoplakia signs or Colonic malakoplakia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Colonic malakoplakia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Colonic malakoplakia symptoms.
Treatment
* Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology): * Gastroenterology * Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Health)