Clinical follow-up of a patient with connective tissue disorders and intestinal symptoms: from irritable bowel syndrome to diverticular disease

The aim of the paper was to demonstrate the clinical observation of a 62-year-old patient who came to an outpatient appointment with clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome. In this article we consider the clinical observation of a patient with multiple diverticula of the large intestine against the background of connective tissue dysplasia. The probable causes of this condition in patients of older age groups are discussed. Results. On the basis of anamnestic data and MSCT results of abdominal cavity organs the patient was diagnosed with diverticular disease and treatment was prescribed. Conclusion. In-depth examination of patients with signs of connective tissue dysplasia allows to establish additional manifestations of this disease and to choose the treatment effectively correcting its symptoms.