Ameboma of the Ascending Colon

Authors

  • Lily Lucia Loho Anatomical Pathology Dept, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
  • Feronika Durry Meilany Anatomical Pathology Dept, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3672-9162
  • Leopold Jim Edwin Internal Medicine Dept, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia

Keywords:

Ameboma, colonic carcinoma-like lesion

Abstract

Ameboma is a rare complication of the amebic colon. It is a tumor-like mass of granulation tissue and the diagnosis rests upon the demonstration of E. histolytica in the section obtained by biopsy. Ameboma of the colon occurs rarely and can present as a mass lesion simulating colonic cancer. We report a case of a 61-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting. On clinical and radiological examination, the diagnosis was ascending colon carcinoma.

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Published

2022-06-02

How to Cite

Loho, L. L., Meilany, F. D., & Edwin, L. J. (2022). Ameboma of the Ascending Colon. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 130(1 S), S23-S25. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/23865

Issue

Vol. 130 No. 1 S (2022)

Section

CASOS CLÍNICOS

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