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Maria Aparecida Marchesan Rodrigues1, Bruno Miamoto1, Rosa Marlene Viero1
1Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu, SP.
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|November 30, 2023
Summary
Necrotizing amebic colitis, a rare complication of amebiasis, can be fatal. Postmortem examination revealed extensive colon ulcers and perforation in an elderly patient, highlighting the diagnostic value of autopsies for unrecognized amebiasis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Necrotizing amebic colitis is an infrequent but severe complication of amebiasis.
- This condition is associated with a high mortality rate.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, particularly in elderly patients without typical symptoms.
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