| Theme | Ulcerative lesions in the ileocecal region | |
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| Title | Characteristics of lesions in ileocecum due to amebic colitis and strongyloidiasis | |
| Publish Date | 2013/08 | |
| Author | Fukunori Kinjo | Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Atsushi Iraha | Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Tetsu Kinjo | Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Manabu Nakamoto | Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Nagisa Kinjo | Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Kazuto Kishimoto | First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Tetsuo Hirata | First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Akira Hokama | First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author | Jiro Fujita | First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| [ Summary ] | Both amebic colitis and strongyloidiasis are opportunistic infections and are diseases which may be experienced casually in Japan. Both diseases often present with endoscopic views which are characteristic of complications in the ileocecum, particularly the cecum. Amebic colitis exhibits aphthoid erosion with bloody mucus. Strongyloidiasis exhibits tiny yellowish-white nodules. Therefore, for early diagnosis careful observation through colonoscopic examination should be given priority. |
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