Background and Aims: Microscopic colitis (MC) is the most frequent condition in subjects undergoing ileocolonoscopy for chronic non-bloody diarrhea (CNBD) in Western countries. Emerging evidence has shown a negative association between MC and colorectal cancer. Within this prospective multi-center study we have evaluated the risk of colorectal neoplasia in MC and non-MC patients with CNBD receiving ileocolonoscopy with high-definition plus virtual chromoendoscopic imaging and histopathological assessment. Methods: Patients with CNBD of unknown origin were prospectively enrolled in 5 referral centers in Northern Italy for ileocolonoscopy with high-definition and digital/optical chromoendoscopy plus multiple biopsies in each segment. The prevalence of colorectal neoplasia (cancer, adenoma, serrated lesion) in MC was compared to that observed in a control group including CNBD patients negative for MC, inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic colitis. Results: From 2014 and 2017, 546 consecutive CNBD patients were recruited. Among the 492 patients (mean age 53±18 years) fulfilling the inclusion criteria against the exclusion critieria, MC was the predominant diagnosis at histopathological assessment (8.7%: N=43, 28 CC, 15 LC). The regression model adjusted for age and gender showed a significant negative association between the diagnosis of CM and colorectal neoplasia (OR=0.39; 95% CI 0.22−0.67, p <0.001) with a 60% decreased risk of adenomatous and neoplastic serrated polyps as compared to the control group (n=412). Conclusion: This multi-center study confirms MC as a low-risk condition for colorectal neoplasia. No surveillance colonoscopy program is to be performed for MC diagnosis.
Low prevalence of colorectal neoplasia in microscopic colitis : A large prospective multi-center study / E. Borsotti, B. Barberio, R. D'Inca, G. Bonitta, F. Cavallaro, L. Spina, L. Pastorelli, E. Rondonotti, L. Samperi, M. Dinelli, M. Vecchi, G.E. Tontini. - In: DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASE. - ISSN 1590-8658. - 53:7(2021), pp. 846-851. [10.1016/j.dld.2020.09.024]
Low prevalence of colorectal neoplasia in microscopic colitis : A large prospective multi-center study
E. Borsotti;F. Cavallaro;L. Spina;L. Pastorelli;E. Rondonotti;M. Vecchi;G.E. Tontini
2021
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Background and Aims: Microscopic colitis (MC) is the most frequent condition in subjects undergoing ileocolonoscopy for chronic non-bloody diarrhea (CNBD) in Western countries. Emerging evidence has shown a negative association between MC and colorectal cancer. Within this prospective multi-center study we have evaluated the risk of colorectal neoplasia in MC and non-MC patients with CNBD receiving ileocolonoscopy with high-definition plus virtual chromoendoscopic imaging and histopathological assessment. Methods: Patients with CNBD of unknown origin were prospectively enrolled in 5 referral centers in Northern Italy for ileocolonoscopy with high-definition and digital/optical chromoendoscopy plus multiple biopsies in each segment. The prevalence of colorectal neoplasia (cancer, adenoma, serrated lesion) in MC was compared to that observed in a control group including CNBD patients negative for MC, inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic colitis. Results: From 2014 and 2017, 546 consecutive CNBD patients were recruited. Among the 492 patients (mean age 53±18 years) fulfilling the inclusion criteria against the exclusion critieria, MC was the predominant diagnosis at histopathological assessment (8.7%: N=43, 28 CC, 15 LC). The regression model adjusted for age and gender showed a significant negative association between the diagnosis of CM and colorectal neoplasia (OR=0.39; 95% CI 0.22−0.67, p <0.001) with a 60% decreased risk of adenomatous and neoplastic serrated polyps as compared to the control group (n=412). Conclusion: This multi-center study confirms MC as a low-risk condition for colorectal neoplasia. No surveillance colonoscopy program is to be performed for MC diagnosis.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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