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Amebic colonic stricture: An unusual presentation.
- Source :
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Tropical parasitology [Trop Parasitol] 2018 Jul-Dec; Vol. 8 (2), pp. 98-100. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Dec 27. - 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.<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