ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2016
Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis syndrome.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors in diverticular disease: systematic review.BJS open · 2024Pooled it
- Do Colonic Mucosal Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Levels Play a Role in Diverticular Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD): imaging features, diagnostic pitfalls, and multidisciplinary correlation.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Review
- Crypt abscesses, crypt distortion, and crypt rupture may help distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis.Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology · 2025Article
- Beyond the Usual Age: A Case Report on Segmental Colitis Associated With Diverticulitis in a Young Patient.Cureus · 2025Article
- Clinical and Radiographic Characteristics in Segmental Colitis Associated With Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, and Crohn's Disease.Gastro hep advances · 2024Article
- Segmental Colitis Associated With Diverticulosis.Cureus · 2023Article
- The connection between diverticulosis and colonic superficial neoplastic lesions in patients who underwent screening colonoscopy.International journal of colorectal disease · 2023Article
- Update on the management of sigmoid diverticulitis.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Association of non-malignant diseases with thrombocytosis: a prospective cohort study in general practice.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2020Article
- Diverticulitis: An Update From the Age Old Paradigm.Current problems in surgery · 2020Review
- Segmental Colitis Associated With Diverticulosis Causing Hydroureteronephrosis.ACG case reports journal · 2019Article
- Diverticular Disease: An Update on Pathogenesis and Management.Gut and liver · 2018Review
- Progress and challenges in the management of diverticular disease: which treatment?Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2018Review
- Segmental Colitis Associated Diverticulosis-A Possible Diagnosis in Teenagers.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2018Article
- Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin. Authors' reply.Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2017Article
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Abstract
Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis (SCAD) has become increasingly appreciated as a form of inflammatory disease of the colon. Several features suggest that SCAD is a distinct disorder. SCAD tends to develop almost exclusively in older adults, predominately, but not exclusively, males. The inflammatory process occurs mainly in the sigmoid colon, and usually remains localized to this region of the colon alone. SCAD most often presents with rectal bleeding and subsequent endoscopic visualization reveals a well localized process with non-specific histopathologic inflammatory changes. Granulomas are not seen, and if present, may be helpful in definition of other disorders such as Crohn's disease of the colon, an entity often confused with SCAD. Bacteriologic and parasitic studies for an infectious agent are negative. Normal rectal mucosa (i.e., "rectal sparing") is present and can be confirmed with normal rectal biopsies. SCAD often resolves spontaneously without treatment, or completely after a limited course of therapy with only a 5-aminosalicylate. Recurrent episodes may occur, but most often, patients with this disorder have an entirely self-limited clinical course. Occasionally, treatment with other agents, including corticosteroids, or surgical resection has been required.
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