Colonic ameboma: its appearance on CT: report of a case

Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Apr;47(4):527-9. doi: 10.1007/s10350-003-0072-z. Epub 2004 Feb 25.

Abstract

Ameboma is an uncommon manifestation of amebiasis, occurring in 1.5 percent of cases. It can mimic both carcinoma and inflammatory bowel disease. The first known report of the CT appearance of ameboma is presented. This entity should be considered in any patient with a colon mass, history of travel to an endemic area, and symptoms of amebiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amebiasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Amebiasis / drug therapy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Colonic Diseases / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents