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Amebic colonic stricture: An unusual presentation.
- Source :
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Tropical Parasitology . Jul-Dec2018, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p98-100. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Entamoeba histolytica infection can lead to colitis, peri-colic abscess, ameboma, perforation and rarely colonic stricture. Amebic colitis is usually managed with medical management and rarely needs surgical management. We hereby report a case of colonic amebiasis, presenting as a stricture in transverse colon, mimicking malignancy, and managed successfully. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DIAGNOSIS of abdominal pain
*INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases
*COLONOSCOPY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22295070
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Tropical Parasitology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133875428
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/tp.TP_40_18