Rectal cancer masquerading as an amoeboma: case report and review of the literature

ANZ Journal of Surgery
Michael AgrezJames Scurry

Abstract

Despite the prevalence of amoebiasis in many parts of the world, amoebomas are relatively uncommon. Amoebomas within the colorectum are indistinguishable from carcinomas either macroscopically or by barium enema examination and the presence of both conditions is much rarer still. Herein, we describe such a case and review the possible reasons for their coexistence.

References

Jun 1, 1977·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·J M CardosoR Moncada
May 1, 1979·Gastrointestinal Endoscopy·J M Rominger, A N Shah
Jun 1, 1988·Infection and Immunity·C S WeikelJ I Ravdin
Nov 1, 1980·Diseases of the Colon and Rectum·O O Adekunle, A A Abioye
May 16, 2000·The American Journal of Gastroenterology·R Acuna-SotoD F Wirth
Jun 24, 1954·The New England Journal of Medicine·C G SPICKNALL, E C PEIRCE
May 1, 1963·Diseases of the Colon and Rectum·F RUIZ-MORENO

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Amoebiasis

Amoebiasis, infection by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica, remains a global health problem, despite the availability of effective treatment. Here is the latest research.

Related Papers

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
M A Smith
Journal of Medical Case Reports
A Syed SameerMushtaq A Siddiqi
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
P BaruahR Kumar
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved