Unusual Presentations of Intestinal Schistosomiasis
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal, 2020 Schistosomiasis is a common parasitic infestation that affects 200 million people worldwide. There are more than 76 endemic countries that suffer from this infestation, leading to 200,000 deaths annually.
Salah Ahmed +5 more
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Colonic actinomycosis presenting as a palpable colonic mass with normal colonic mucosa [PDF]
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2021 Abstract Colonic actinomycosis is rare and can present as an ill-defined intra-abdominal mass that can be difficult to differentiate from colon cancer. This case report aims to share the details of this case and provide diagnostic clues. A 63-year-old female presented with a palpable right-sided abdominal mass.
Mai Charernsuk +3 more
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What makes you tic: A comprehensive review of GI tract diverticular disease [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2019 Context: Diverticula are acquired or congenital outpouchings of the gastrointestinal tract, normally occurring at points of weakness in the wall of the alimentary canal.
Roozbeh Houshyar +8 more
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MULTIPHOTON MICROSCOPIC IMAGING OF MOUSE INTESTINAL MUCOSA BASED ON TWO-PHOTON EXCITED FLUORESCENCE AND SECOND HARMONIC GENERATION [PDF]
Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, 2013 Multiphoton microscopy (MPM), based on two-photon excited fluorescence and second harmonic generation, enables direct noninvasive visualization of tissue architecture and cell morphology in live tissues without the administration of exogenous contrast ...
REN'AN XU +7 more
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Metastatic lung adenocarcinoma in appearance of diminutive colonic polyp
Gastroenterology Insights, 2015 Although about 50% of lung cancers have distant metastasis at the time of initial diagnosis, colonic metastases are extremely rare. This report presents a rare clinical case of colonic metastasis from primary adenocarcinoma of the lung.
Bora Aktaş +3 more
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Cold snare polypectomy versus cold endoscopic mucosal resection for small colorectal polyps: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Clinical EndoscopyBackground/Aims Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is routinely performed for small colorectal polyps (≤10 mm). However, challenges include insufficient resection depth and immediate bleeding, hindering precise pathological evaluation.
Vishali Moond +10 more
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Ameboma of colon simulating colonic adenocarcinoma
International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research, 2018 Amebiasis is common in tropical and developing countries with variable symptoms. Ameboma of the colon occurs rarely due to the annular growth of granulation tissue and can present as mass lesion simulating colonic carcinoma in elderly individuals.
Kataria, Hanish +3 more
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Use of CT Imaging in Acute Diverticulitis [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2016 Background: Acute colonic diverticulitis is generally considered to be a clinical diagnosis, however the use of CT (computed tomography)imaging in diverticulitis is becoming more common to exclude complicated diverticulitis.Objectives: To assess the use ...
Anton Mare, Neil Jones
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Endoscopy International OpenBackgrounds and study aim Placement of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) has become a common practice for obstructive colorectal cancer. However, the safety and efficacy of systemic chemotherapy after SEMS placement remain unclear.
Akihisa Matsuda +29 more
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The Role of Prophylactic Diverting Loop Ileostomy in Preventing Leaks in High Risk Intraperitoneal Colonic Anastomosis: A Literature Review [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 Introduction: The anastomotic leak occurs in approximately 3-15% of patients who undergo colon and rectal surgery and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic Diverting Loop Ileostomy (DLI) is done at times to prevent the anastomotic
Yusuf Afaque +3 more
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