Recurrent perianal abscess in a patient with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome–associated granulomatous colitis: a case report

Abstract

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a rare genetic disease consisting of the triad of oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding diathesis, and pigmented reticuloendothelial cells. In HPS patients’ granulomatous colitis could be an additional feature and perianal abscess could be seen in such patients. We report a patient with HPS-associated granulomatous colitis, refractory to medical treatment, and perianal involvement. Patients with HPS-associated granulomatous colitis and perianal involvement may require multiple surgical interventions and there is no consensus yet for treatment in such patients.

Keywords

• hermansky-pudlak syndrome
• colitis
• proctitis
• general surgery
• case reports