Case Report

Fibrosing Colonopathy in an Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient After Discontinuing Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy

Fibrosing colonopathy, a complication of cystic fibrosis, has generally been reported in young children with exposure to high doses of pancreatic enzymes. The authors report the case of a 25-year-old male with cystic fibrosis who presented with gradually progressive symptoms of bowel obstruction. Pathologic examination of the right colon revealed…

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