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Fulminating necrotizing amebic colitis with perforation: case report and review
Canadian Medical Association Journal
|June 15, 1983
Summary
Fulminating necrotizing amebic colitis can occur in patients without travel history and mimic inflammatory bowel disease. Early diagnosis requires considering amebiasis alongside standard tests.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Amebiasis is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, often associated with travel to endemic areas.
- Necrotizing amebic colitis is a severe complication, potentially leading to perforation and sepsis.
- This condition can be misdiagnosed as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) due to overlapping symptoms.