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- Title
The Role of Endoscopy in Suspected Amebiasis.
- Authors
Blumencranz, Harriet; Kasen, Leonard; Romeu, Jose; Waye, Jerome D.; LeLeiko, Neal S.
- Abstract
The diagnosis of amebic colitis can be difficult and confusing. The gross endoscopic appearance as well as the results of endoscopic biopsy can be extremely helpful in differentiating amebiasis from other forms of colitis. Clinical symptoms, laboratory studies, x-ray findings, cultures, and even serological studies may not be sufficient for making an accurate diagnosis. To illustrate the potential difficulties we are reporting three patients in whom the diagnosis of amebiasis was considered but in whom endoscopy was important for arriving at the correct diagnosis.
- Subjects
ENDOSCOPY; AMEBIASIS; BIOPSY; COLITIS; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature), 1983, Vol 78, Issue 1, p15
- ISSN
0002-9270
- Publication type
Article