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Copenhagen (Denmark), February 21st, 2014 Scientific organizers and speakers Gastroenterology in Copenhagen Falk Lunchtime Symposium: Microscopic colitis – an emerging IBD? on the occasion of the 9th Congress of ECCO (European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation) 2014 Dr. M.J. Pierik, Maastricht University Hospital (The Netherlands) Prof. Dr. C. Tysk, Örebro University Hospital (Sweden) Prof. Dr. J.-F. Colombel, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (USA) Prof. Dr. S. Miehlke, Center for Digestive & Inflammatory Diseases Internal Medicine Center Eppendorf Hamburg (Germany)

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Copenhagen (Denmark), February 21st, 2014

Scientific organizers and speakers

Gastroenterology in Copenhagen

Falk Lunchtime Symposium: Microscopic colitis – an emerging IBD? on the occasion of the 9th Congress of ECCO (European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation) 2014

Dr. M.J. Pierik, Maastricht University Hospital (The Netherlands)

Prof. Dr. C. Tysk, Örebro University Hospital (Sweden)

Prof. Dr. J.-F. Colombel, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (USA)

Prof. Dr. S. Miehlke, Center for Digestive & Inflammatory Diseases Internal Medicine Center Eppendorf Hamburg (Germany)

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2015

Falk Symposia and Workshops

Congress DepartmentTel.: +49 (0)761/1514-0Fax: +49 (0)761/1514-359E-Mail: [email protected]

Falk Symposium 199 (Part I) Highlights from Hepatology 2015: From Chronic Hepatitis to Hepatocellular Carcinoma October 14 – 15, 2015

Falk Symposium 200 (Part II) Therapeutic Strategies in Diseases of the Digestive Tract – 2015 and Beyond October 16 – 17, 2015

Falk Workshop Workshop on Gastrointestinal GVHD Regensburg, Germany November 13 – 14, 2015

Falk Workshop Viral Hepatitis – From Bench to Bedside Munich, Germany January 29 – 30, 2015

Falk Symposium 196 Critical Evaluation of Current Concepts and Moving to New Horizons in the Management of IBD Frankfurt, Germany March 6 – 7, 2015

Falk Symposium 197 Autoimmune Diseases of the Liver Lisbon, Portugal May 8 – 9, 2015

Falk Symposium 198 IBD: East Meets West Shenzhen, P. R. China September 11 – 12, 2015

VIII Falk Gastro-Conference Freiburg, Germany October 14 – 17, 2015

Symposien 15_e_A4_3-14.indd 1 17.03.14 15:57

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Microscopic colitis, with its principal forms of collagen-ous and lymphocytic colitis, is an inflammatory bowel dis-ease (IBD) that significantly impairs the quality of life of those affected. Its signifi-cance is demonstrated by the finding in recent epidemio-logical studies that its inci-dence and prevalence are roughly comparable to those of the IBD Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Even so, the importance of microscopic colitis continues to be underestimated in everyday clinical practice, emphasized Prof. Dr. J.-F. Colombel, New York (USA) and Prof. Dr. C. Tysk, Örebro (Sweden), scientific organizers of the Falk Lunch-time Symposium that took place on the occasion of the conference of the Euro-pean Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2014 in Copenhagen. The chair-men went on to say that there are still considerable gaps in our knowledge of the etiology and pathophysiology of this chronic bowel disease. During the sym-posium, proven experts in this field dis-cussed the current state of scientific knowledge, the therapeutic options available, and unresolved problems.

Collagenous colitis was first described as a disease in its own right in 1976. However, diagnosis remains a challenge to this day, since in most cases the intesti-nal mucosa is endoscopically normal, Prof. Dr. S. Miehlke, Hamburg (Germa-ny), emphasized. This means that an exact diagnosis is only possible on the basis of biopsies: histological subtyping is used to identify the collagenous, lymphocytic and incomplete forms of microscopic co-

litis. The latter form, which was only de-scribed relatively recently, exhibits similar clinical symptoms to the other two forms, but histologically, shows less pronounced changes.

Since many patients are not investigated appropriately, they may also not be dia-gnosed and given adequate treatment. Microscopic colitis should always be con-sidered in patients with chronic diarrhea.

Association with drugs and autoimmune disease

A key factor in the genesis of microscopic colitis is the induction of inflammation in the lamina propria, Dr. M.J. Pierik, Maas-tricht (The Netherlands) explained. How-ever, we still do not know the precise mechanism of origin and progression of this disease. Infections and genetic dispo-sition may be involved.

The association between the intake of various drugs and microscopic colitis is particularly striking. It is also remarkable that over 40% of patients have autoim-mune diseases such as celiac disease or thyroiditis and that microscopic colitis is more prevalent in females.

Similarities and differences with other IBD

Microscopic colitis as a chronic diarrhea condition exhibits some features that are similar to the other inflammatory bowel diseases but also some that differ, said Prof. Dr. J.-F. Colombel. For example, mi-croscopic colitis, unlike the other IBD, oc-curs mostly in older people. Its natural progression is relatively benign and it can be treated effectively. Surgical proce-dures are seldom necessary and mortali-ty is not increased.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, on the other hand, are characterized by a wider spectrum of symptoms and com-plications that predominantly occur at a younger age and often require surgery. Other differences from microscopic coli-tis relate to extraintestinal manifestations as well as the increased risk of colon can-cer, which is not present in microscopic colitis.

Falk Lunchtime Symposium “Microscopic colitis – an emerging IBD?”

Microscopic colitis: The chronic diarrheal disease remains a puzzle

2015

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Congress DepartmentTel.: +49 (0)761/1514-0Fax: +49 (0)761/1514-359E-Mail: [email protected]

Falk Symposium 199 (Part I) Highlights from Hepatology 2015: From Chronic Hepatitis to Hepatocellular Carcinoma October 14 – 15, 2015

Falk Symposium 200 (Part II) Therapeutic Strategies in Diseases of the Digestive Tract – 2015 and Beyond October 16 – 17, 2015

Falk Workshop Workshop on Gastrointestinal GVHD Regensburg, Germany November 13 – 14, 2015

Falk Workshop Viral Hepatitis – From Bench to Bedside Munich, Germany January 29 – 30, 2015

Falk Symposium 196 Critical Evaluation of Current Concepts and Moving to New Horizons in the Management of IBD Frankfurt, Germany March 6 – 7, 2015

Falk Symposium 197 Autoimmune Diseases of the Liver Lisbon, Portugal May 8 – 9, 2015

Falk Symposium 198 IBD: East Meets West Shenzhen, P. R. China September 11 – 12, 2015

VIII Falk Gastro-Conference Freiburg, Germany October 14 – 17, 2015

Symposien 15_e_A4_3-14.indd 1 17.03.14 15:57

Fig. 1 Checklist: When should microscopic colitis be considered

• Intermittent or persistent, also nocturnal watery diarrhea for several weeks (stool frequency ≥ 3 / day)

• Commonly over 50 years of age

• Predominantly women

• Accompanying abdominal pain

• Fecal incontinence complaints

• Smokers

• Concurrent medication (PPI (lansoprazole), SSRI (sertraline), NSAIDs, acarbose, ranitidine and ticlopidine)

• Concurrent autoimmune diseases (rheumatism, thyroid disease, diabetes, celiac disease)

Further diagnostic

investigation with

colonoscopy and

biopsies in the

complete colon for

histopathological

assessment are

required to make

a diagnosis or to

exclude microscopic

colitis.

When should microscopic colitis be considered?

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For a long time, microscopic colitis was thought of as a rare disease. However, epi-demiological studies show that there has been a consid-erable increase in incidence rates around the world. In one population-based Cana-dian study the incidence of microscopic colitis increased from 16.9 per 100,000 inhab-itants in 2004 to 26.2 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008 (Stewart M, et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011). How-ever, there are regional dif-ferences which remain unex-plained. It is also unclear whether the increase in the incidence rate is also due to improved diagnosis.

Microscopic colitis is characterized by chronic, watery, non-bloody diarrhea, Prof. Dr. S. Miehlke, Hamburg (Germany) explained. The quality of life of those af-fected is also frequently subject to con-siderable impairment due to nocturnal diarrhea, overwhelming urgency, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.

The forms of microscopic colitis exhibit lymphoplasma cell infiltration in the lami-na propria. In collagenous colitis there is a striking subepithelial thickening of the collagen band > 10 µm. Lymphocytic coli-tis is diagnosed histologically where the intraepithelial lymphocyte count (IEL) is greater than 20 per 100 epithelial cells and the collagen band presents normally. In incomplete microscopic colitis the collagen band is only slightly thickened (5–10 µm) and/or the IEL count is only slightly elevated (> 5 IEL/100 epithelial cells) (Fig. 2).

As Prof. Miehlke went on to explain, effec-tive short-term and long-term drug ther-apy is available in the form of oral budes-onide, a topical glucocorticoid with high local activity but low systemic effect. So

Fig. 2 Histological spectrum of microscopic colitis

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Microscopic colitis – diagnosed with increasing frequency and easy to treat

Collagen layer > 10 μm

IEL normal or slightly elevated

IEL > 20/100 Epi

Collagen layer normal

Collagen layer thickened (5–10 µm)

IEL increased (5–20/100 Epi)

Miehlke S, et al., Z Gastroenterol. 2013 Münch A & Langner C, Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014

Lamina propria inflammation, surface epithelial damage

Collagenous colitis Lymphocytic colitis Incomplete microscopic colitis

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far, this is the only drug that has been proven to be effective for collagenous co-litis in randomized, placebo-controlled trials and which is approved for this indi-cation.

Six to eight weeks of treatment for colla-genous colitis with budesonide 9 mg daily (Budenofalk® 9mg gastro-resistant granules) achieved remission rates of over 80% (placebo 12–38%). Short-term treatment of patients with lymphocytic colitis over 6–8 weeks with budesonide 9 mg daily showed similarly high rates of remission. As Prof. Miehlke emphasized, the adverse event profile of short-term treatment with budesonide is at the level of placebo.

Risk factors for recurrence

However, recurrence is a problem in the treatment of collagenous colitis, occur-ring in up to 80% of patients. This sug-gests that a large number of patients re-quire long-term treatment. Three trials lasting up to 12 months have shown that average daily doses of 4.5 mg/6 mg of budesonide enabled 75% of patients to maintain clinical remission.

Since then risk factors for recurrence fol-lowing completion of successful treat-ment with budesonide have been identi-fied, Prof. Miehlke said. In a multivariate post-hoc analysis of 4 controlled trials (Miehlke S, et al., Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2013), stool frequencies of more than 5 per day at baseline and the existence of diarrhea for more than 12 months were independent risk factors for recurrence. Early consideration should be given to maintenance of remission therapy for this patient group.

For patients who are non-responders, or intolerant to budesonide, the EMCG (Eu-ropean Microscopic Colitis Group) rec-ommends biologics (adalimumab, inflixi-mab) and the immunosuppressive drug azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine (Fig. 3).

However, according to Prof. Miehlke, the currently available data with respect to immunosuppressant drugs is very limit-ed and also controversial, so that general

usage cannot be recommended. Al-though there are only case reports for the biologics, these have shown positive ef-fects in patients refractory to treatment. Ileostomy should only be considered for patients with severe treatment-refractory diarrhea. Prof. Miehlke concluded that ef-fective short-term and long-term treat-ment for microscopic colitis exists for most patients, but alternatives to budes-onide must be evaluated.

Fig. 3 Active microscopic colitis – EMCG therapy algorithm (2012)

Active microscopic colitis – EMCG therapy algorithm

Consider drug-induced MC, consider smoking cessation

Loperamide

Cholestyramine

Mesalazine

Bismuth

Budesonide 9 mg/d, 6–8 weeks

Budesonide 9 mg/d, followed by

Budesonide low dose (3–6 mg/d)

+ Calcium/Vitamin D

Nonresponse/

Intolerance

Reconfirm MC diagnosis

Consider differential diagnoses

Relapse

Nonresponse/

Intolerance

Azathioprine/6-MP

Infliximab

Adalimumab

Ileostomy

Colectomy

evidence-basedempirical

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The pathophysiology of mi-croscopic colitis has not yet been explained. Potential triggers currently being dis-cussed are regulatory dys-function in the immune sys-tem and intraluminal agents such as bile acid malabsorp-tion and macrobiotics. There is also a strong association with certain drugs, smoking and a potential genetic dis-position.

The notion that an autoimmune response may be implicated is supported by the observation that microscopic colitis is more prevalent in females and is associ-ated in over 40% of patients with other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac

disease as co-morbidities (Fig. 4). Moreo-ver, familial occurrence has been identi-fied in 5 pairs of sisters in an epidemio-logical study, Dr. M.J. Pierik, Maastricht (The Netherlands), stressed.

Fig. 4 Diseases associated with collagenous colitis

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Current state of knowledge on the etiology and pathophysiology of microscopic colitis

Celiac disease

Hyper-, HyperthyroidismSjögren's syndrome

Psoriasis

Rheumatoidarthritis(RF+/-)

Raynaud'ssyndrome

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Smoking and other risk factors

Various studies indicate that smoking is a risk factor for microscopic colitis. In one Swedish study, the prevalence of micro-scopic colitis was significantly higher, at 37%, in smokers than in the control popu-lation (17%). Microscopic colitis was also diagnosed 14 years earlier in smokers than in non-smokers (Vigren L, et al., Scand J Gastroenterol. 2011).

Numerous case control studies and cohort studies indicate an association be-tween intake of various drugs and microscopic colitis. Non-steroidal anti-in-flammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are particu-larly striking in this regard. As with smok-ing, the mechanism of action has not yet been explained in the drugs, Dr. Pierik emphasized.

Other cohort and case control studies and case reports found an association between microscopic colitis and the in-take of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). This remains unexplained.

Genetics(HLA)

Infection(Yersinia antibodies)

Alteredimmune response

(associatedautoimmune disease)

Drugs(NSAIDs)

Bile acids(Malabsorption)

Altered inflammation(NO, TGF-, VEGF etc.)

?

Fig. 5 Pathogenetic factors of microscopic colitis

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Microscopic colitis is normal-ly characterized by chronic, non-bloody diarrhea that also occurs at night, fecal in-continence, mild weight loss, and abdominal pain. Diag-nosis is complicated by the fact that these symptoms are initially misinterpreted as ir-ritable bowel syndrome in many patients. Microscopic colitis also exhibits many similarities with the other in-flammatory bowel diseases – ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease – but there are also certain differences.

50 and 60. Severe complications do not normally present and it does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. In lymphocytic colitis, the symptoms are often milder and may be reversed.

Routine laboratory findings and colonos-copy are usually unremarkable diagnosti-cally. There are no known serological

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Microscopic colitis and IBD – similarities and differences

In most cases, the onset of “classic” IBD is at an early age, with the same level of risk in males and females. By contrast, the female:male gender distribution in colla-genous colitis is 4:1. The gender distribu-tion in lymphocytic colitis is roughly equal, Prof. Dr. J.-F. Colombel, New York (USA) said. In microscopic colitis, disease onset, in contrast to the other IBD, is in most cases not until middle age, between

Fig. 6 Differential diagnosis microscopic colitis – IBD

Microscopic colitis Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

In most cases over 50 years Mostly young patients

Higher incidence in females Male and female incidence equal

Diarrhea watery Diarrhea broth-like, watery, bloody

Weight unchanged/reduced Weight reduced in most cases

Normal endoscopic findings inmost cases

Endoscopic evidence of inflammation

Differential diagnosis microscopic colitis – IBD

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markers for microscopic colitis. Endo-scopic findings for the large intestine are normal in 70% of cases. Thirty percent ex-hibit mild, patchy abnormalities such as erythema, edema, minor erosions, and, in rare cases, ulcerations, which are poten-tially associated with intake of NSAIDs. Histological findings from multiple biop-sies from various sections of the colon – including unremarkable areas – are deci-sive for diagnosis. A diagnosis of whether this is lymphocytic, collagenous or in-complete microscopic colitis is then made on the basis of histological find-ings. In order to guide patients with mi-croscopic colitis towards treatment as quickly as possible, it is important to dif-ferentiate diagnostically from irritable bowel syndrome (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7 Differential diagnosis: irritable bowel syndrome – microscopic colitis

Differential diagnosis irritable bowel syndrome – microscopic colitis

Irritable bowel syndrome Microscopic colitis

First occurrence of disease

commonly younger than 50 years of age

commonly older than 50 years of age

Stool consistency soft – variable – hard watery / soft

Abdominal pain/discomfort

obligatory variable

Nocturnal diarrhea very rare possible

Feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation

common no

Weight loss rare common

Fecal incontinence rare common

Feeling of fullness/bloating common rare

Accompanying autoimmune disease

no yes

Influenced by stress common possible

Accompanying psychosomatic disease

common rare

Suspected drug-induced diarrhea

no yes

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What is known about microscopic colitis today?

Interview with Professor Dr. Jean-Frédéric Colombel, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

Editors:

Professor Colombel, what are the main clin-

ical signs and symptoms suggestive of mi-

croscopic colitis?

Professor Colombel:

Chronic watery diarrhea with urgency and,

in some patients, fecal incontinence can in-

dicate microscopic colitis. So it’s clear that

these symptoms have a considerable im-

pact on quality of life and those affected

are often socially isolated.

Editors:

Are there any known factors that trigger

microscopic colitis?

Professor Colombel:

The literature often mentions an associa-

tion between microscopic colitis and the

intake of certain drugs. The drugs most

commonly mentioned in this context are

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPI).

It is still unclear, however, why these sub-

stances trigger microscopic colitis.

Editors:

What are the therapeutic options for pa-

tients with microscopic colitis today?

Professor Colombel:

Most patients respond very well to the topi-

cal corticosteroid budesonide in the short

term. A number of patients also need long-

term treatment with budesonide, a sus-

tained low dose often being sufficient. In

general, patients tolerate budesonide very

well.

Editors:

In controlled studies, short-term treatment

with budesonide has been shown to be ef-

fective. What can you tell us about its pro-

gression in the long term?

Professor Colombel:

In this respect, we must bear in mind that

there is a considerable difference between

the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD),

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and

microscopic colitis. Whereas IBD have a

chronic progressive development, this is

not the case with microscopic colitis. Al-

though a number of patients may suffer

persistent symptoms, there is no evidence

that microscopic colitis causes intestinal

damage. Furthermore, there is also no evi-

dence of an increased risk of colon cancer,

as is the case with IBD.

Editors:

How do you treat refractory cases?

Professor Colombel:

Case reports suggest that immunosuppres-

sive drugs, biologics, and ileostomy are pos-

sible treatment options. But these cases are

fortunately rare.

Editors:

Is the small bowel also affected in micro-

scopic colitis?

Professor Colombel:

Yes, some data from case studies suggest

an involvement of the small bowel as well.

Professor Colombel,

thank you for this interview.

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