Open AccessAmoebic Colitis Presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction with Perforation
Author(s) -
Renuka Verma,
Archana Budhwar,
Priyanka Rawat,
Niti Dalal,
Anjali Bishlay,
Sunita Singh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of tropical disease and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-1005
DOI - 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1630367
Subject(s) - medicine , laparotomy , perforation , colitis , abdominal distension , ileal diseases , cecum , iliac fossa , abdominal pain , entamoeba histolytica , gastroenterology , surgery , intussusception (medical disorder) , immunology , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Infestation with Entamoeba histolytica is worldwide, especially in developing areas. Presented case study included amoebic colitis in a 45 years old man complaining of abdominal distension and non-passage of stools since three days. Abdominal region was diffusely distended and tender in right iliac fossa. Plain abdominal radiography revealed prominent gut loops and minimal intergut free fluid. At laparotomy, malrotation of gut was present. Histopathological examination of intestinal samples confirmed final diagnosis of amoebic colitis post-operatively.