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Carlos Alberto Romero Cedeño^1,2, Javier Contreras-Yametti³, Lorenzo Javier Ramírez Durini¹

¹General Surgery Department, Santa Barbara Hospital, Quito, Ecuador.

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Fulminant amoebic colitis, a severe complication of Entamoeba histolytica infection, can mimic bowel obstruction in elderly patients. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening outcomes.

Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Gastroenterology
Parasitology

Keywords:

Amoebiasis case report colonic perforation fulminant colitis

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Background:

Amoebiasis is a significant public health issue in developing nations, endemic in Asia and Latin America.
While often asymptomatic, 10% of amoebiasis cases lead to severe complications like colonic perforation or fulminant amoebic colitis.
Elderly individuals with acute abdominal pathology present a diagnostic challenge, with atypical presentations requiring careful consideration.