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Amebiasis presenting as rectal bleeding without diarrhea in childhood.

M A Jammal, K Cox, B Ruebner

    Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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    Amebiasis, an intestinal infection, can cause rectal bleeding even without diarrhea. Diagnosis may require colonoscopy and tissue biopsy when stool tests are negative.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Rectal bleeding in children can have various causes.
    • Intestinal amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
    • Diagnosis of amebiasis can be challenging, especially with negative stool examinations.

    Observation:

    • A 6-year-old boy presented with a 2-month history of rectal bleeding without diarrhea.
    • Initial stool cultures were negative for parasites.
    • A colonoscopy with tissue biopsy confirmed intestinal amebiasis.

    Findings:

    • Colonoscopy and biopsy are crucial for diagnosing amebiasis when stool tests are negative.
    • Intestinal amebiasis should be considered in pediatric patients with persistent rectal bleeding, irrespective of diarrhea.

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  • Tissue biopsy provides definitive diagnosis for parasitic infections.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering amebiasis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained rectal bleeding in children.
    • Endoscopic procedures are valuable tools for diagnosing parasitic infections missed by routine stool examinations.
    • Timely diagnosis and treatment of amebiasis are essential to prevent complications.