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Amebic colonic stricture: An unusual presentation.

Authors :
Varshney VK
Soni SC
Yadav T
Puranik A
Elhence P
Source :
Tropical parasitology [Trop Parasitol] 2018 Jul-Dec; Vol. 8 (2), pp. 98-100. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Dec 27.
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.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2229-5070
Volume :
8
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Tropical parasitology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
30693215
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/tp.TP_40_18