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Endoscopy 1983; 15(2): 70-72
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021470
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Severe Pseudomembranous and Ulcerative Colitis During Gold Therapy

W.H. Reinhart, M. Kappeler, F. Halter
  • Gastrointestinal Unit, University Hospital, Inselspital, Berne, Switzerland
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of severe pseudomembranous and ulcerative colitis is described in a 58-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis receiving sodium aurothiomalate. Watery diarrhea occurred after the fourth injection (total amount 130 mg). Several months elapsed prior to full recovery after discontinuation of gold administration.

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Rheumatoid arthritis - Therapy with sodium aurothiomalate - Ulcerative colitis

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