Amebic colonic stricture: An unusual presentation

Trop Parasitol. 2018 Jul-Dec;8(2):98-100. doi: 10.4103/tp.TP_40_18. Epub 2018 Dec 27.

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.

Keywords: Amebiasis; Entamoeba histolytica; colonic stricture; transverse colon.

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  • Case Reports