Diaphragm disease of the jejunum

Authors

• Raji H. Al-Hadithi, Department of Pathology, King Abdullah University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 630001, Irbid 22110, Jordan. Tel. +962 (2) 7200626. Fax. +962 (2) 7200626. E-mail: drraji52{at}yahoo.com
• Mohammed S. Alorjani, Department of Pathology, King Abdullah University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 630001, Irbid 22110, Jordan. Tel. +962 (2) 7200626. Fax. +962 (2) 7200626. E-mail: drraji52{at}yahoo.com
• Samir M. Al-Bashir, Department of Pathology, King Abdullah University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 630001, Irbid 22110, Jordan. Tel. +962 (2) 7200626. Fax. +962 (2) 7200626. E-mail: drraji52{at}yahoo.com
• Ismail I. Matalka, Department of Pathology, King Abdullah University Hospital & Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, PO Box 630001, Irbid 22110, Jordan. Tel. +962 (2) 7200626. Fax. +962 (2) 7200626. E-mail: drraji52{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with the development of diaphragm disease. We report a 73-year-old male patient with this condition who had used NSAIDs for 2 years. He presented with general weakness, syncopal attacks, and a short history of melena. At laparotomy, multiple areas of constricted bowel were found in the resected proximal jejunum. Gross and microscopic examination confirmed diaphragm disease. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

702

Last Page

704

Recommended Citation

Al-Hadithi, Raji H.; Alorjani, Mohammed S.; Al-Bashir, Samir M.; and Matalka, Ismail I. (2009) "Diaphragm disease of the jejunum," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 30: Iss. 5, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4728