A rare location of ameboma: sigmoid colon
Abstract
A 52 year-old patient presented with cramping abdominal pain and was diagnosed as ameboma. We had some difficulties in leading to final diagnosis as ameboma can mimic both malignancy and inflammatory bowel disease. In this case report, we report an atypical form of ameboma located in the sigmoid colon in view of the current literature.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 16, 2009
Submission Date
March 16, 2009
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2009 Volume: 31 Number: 3