Amebiasis presenting as multiple apple core lesions

Messersmith, R.N.; Chase, G.J.

American Journal of Gastroenterology 79(3): 238-241

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270
PMID: 6702807
Document Number: 224562
An unusual manifestation of amebiasis is presented to demonstrate its ability to masquerade as carcinoma or a variety of colitides. The importance of actively considering Entamoeba histolytica-induced disease in a differential diagnosis of bloody diarrhea is emphasized.

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