Collagenous colitis

ICD-10 Code K52.831

Collagenous colitis

Definition

A type of microscopic colitis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of collagen deposits in the lamina propria of the colonic mucosa. Patients present with chronic watery diarrhea. Colonoscopy reveals normal-appearing mucosa. The diagnosis is made with the microscopic examination of the colonic biopsy samples.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Colon Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Colon Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Large intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0