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Amebic colonic stricture: An unusual presentation.

Source :
Tropical Parasitology. Jul-Dec2018, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p98-100. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

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]

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