US and CT findings of rectal amebian abscess

An interesting case of rectal amebic abscess is presented. Ultrasound and CT images provided the diagnosis of a cystic intramural mass at the rectal wall of a young man, who complained of pelvic pain, constipation, and fever. His clinical history of amebiasis and the finding of trophozoids and cysts...

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Published in:European radiology 1999-01, Vol.9 (4), p.719-720
Main Authors: Gülek, B, Onel, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - diagnosis
Abscess - drug therapy
Adult
Animals
Anti-Infective Agents - therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Dysentery, Amebic - diagnosis
Dysentery, Amebic - drug therapy
Endosonography
Entamoeba histolytica - isolation & purification
Feces - parasitology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Male
Medical treatment
Metronidazole - therapeutic use
Rectal Diseases - diagnosis
Rectal Diseases - drug therapy
Rectum - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:An interesting case of rectal amebic abscess is presented. Ultrasound and CT images provided the diagnosis of a cystic intramural mass at the rectal wall of a young man, who complained of pelvic pain, constipation, and fever. His clinical history of amebiasis and the finding of trophozoids and cysts at the stool swap confirmed the diagnosis. Intravenous metronidazole therapy cured the disease and led to total disappearance of the mass, and clinical well-being.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s003300050740