[Pseudotumoral aspects of the ileocecal valve in post-antibiotic colitis]

Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris). 1994 Sep;30(4):168-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of acute hemorrhagic colitis following amoxicillin therapy, characterized by a tumor-like lesion of the ileo-cecal valve. Clinical symptomatology and endoscopic lesions disappeared within a few days after withdrawal of the antibiotic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Amoxicillin / adverse effects*
  • Colitis / chemically induced*
  • Diarrhea / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology
  • Ileocecal Valve / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Amoxicillin