A Case of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome) in a Nonsurgical Patient with Plasma Cell Leukemia

Ogilvie’s syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a rare, nonobstructive dilation of the colon of unclear etiology. We present the case of a patient who presented with Ogilvie’s syndrome and significant hypokalemia due to colonic loss despite repletion. This case report d...

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Main Authors: Akbar Hamid, Jacob Sabu, Omar Elhawary, Isha Puri, Moro Salifu, Man Oh, Mary Mallappallil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6431248
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Summary:Ogilvie’s syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a rare, nonobstructive dilation of the colon of unclear etiology. We present the case of a patient who presented with Ogilvie’s syndrome and significant hypokalemia due to colonic loss despite repletion. This case report demonstrates the difficulty in diagnosis, treatment, and outcome.
ISSN:2090-665X