CASE REPORT: Colonic Perforation in Unsuspected Amebic Colitis
Abbas M, Mulligan D, Ramzan N, Blair J, Smilack J, Shapiro M, Lidner T, Olden K. CASE REPORT: Colonic Perforation in Unsuspected Amebic Colitis. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2000, 45: 1836-1841. PMID: 11052328, DOI: 10.1023/a:1005561607130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseColitis, UlcerativeColonic DiseasesDiagnosis, DifferentialDysentery, AmebicFemaleHumansIntestinal PerforationLiver Abscess, AmebicMiddle AgedConceptsInflammatory bowel diseaseAmebic colitisStool specimensBowel diseaseInstitution of immunosuppressionPrompt diagnostic evaluationE. histolyticaFresh stool specimensSteroid therapyStool studiesColonic perforationDisastrous complicationSurgical specimenAntibiotic treatmentDiagnostic evaluationPrior historyCorrect diagnosisErroneous diagnosisColitisPatientsImproved diagnosisDiagnosisMicroscopic examinationResult of failureDisease