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We report the case of a 45-year-old man with rectal amebiasis, presenting with rectal bleeding and chronic diarrhea, confirmed on rectal biopsy. The endoscopic view was highly suggestive of a carcinoma and caused confusion about its etiology. The striking difference in the endoscopic view before and after medical therapy of the tumor-like lesion was remarkable. This case illustrates the importance of an accurate histologic diagnosis before definitive treatment and highlights the mimicry of rectal carcinoma by rectal amebiasis on endoscopy.
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Received: 10 December 2001 / Accepted: 28 November 2002
Correspondence to F. Seow-Choen
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Ooi, B., Seow-Choen, F. Endoscopic view of rectal amebiasis mimicking a carcinoma. Tech Coloproctol 7, 51–53 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s101510300008
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s101510300008