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Caecal amebic colitis mimicking obstructing right sided colonic carcinoma with liver metastases: A rare case.

Authors :
Moorchung, Nikhil
Singh, Vikram
Srinivas, Vadalamannati
Jaiswal, Shyam Sunder
Singh, Gangandeep
Source :
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics. Apr-Jun2014, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p440-442. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Intestinal Entamoeba Histolytica infection can lead to colitis, abscess formation, colonic perforation and rarely amoeboma. We report a case of colonic amoebiasis, in which the presenting symptoms and radiological findings closely resembled an obstructing rightsided colonic carcinoma, with liver metastases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09731482
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97396283
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.136684