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Case Reports
. 2022 Nov 23:2022:6431248.
doi: 10.1155/2022/6431248. eCollection 2022.

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

Akbar Hamid  1   2 , Jacob Sabu  1   2 , Omar Elhawary  1   2 , Isha Puri  1   2 , Moro Salifu  1   2 , Man Oh  1 , Mary Mallappallil  1   2
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A Case of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie's Syndrome) in a Nonsurgical Patient with Plasma Cell Leukemia

Akbar Hamid et al. Case Rep Nephrol. .

Abstract

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.

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CAT scan with intravenous contrast showing dilated loops of bowel.
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Pathophysiology and treatment options for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
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