Korean J Med.  2005 Apr;68(4):427-431.

A case of pseudomembranous colitis presenting as leukemoid reaction without symptoms in a diabetic patient

• Jung SJ
• Park JH

Abstract

Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is highly prevalent in patients with broad spectrum antibiotic therapy. It can result in significant morbidity and mortality, especially if it is not diagnosed early. The clinical manifestation of PMC is diverse and symptoms usually are increased order of severity. Although leukocytosis is common, leukemoid reaction is very rare in PMC. We report a case of PMC associated with a leukemoid reaction without typical symptoms in a type 2 diabetic patient who have the multiple diabetic complications.

Keyword

Clostridium difficile; Leukemoid reaction; Pseudomembranous colitis; Diabetes mellitus

MeSH Terms

Clostridium difficile
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous*
Humans
Leukemoid Reaction*
Leukocytosis
Mortality