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April 18, 2026Diagnostic Cytopathology

Diagnosis of Amoebic Peritonitis in Peritoneal Fluid in a Patient With Acute Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report

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NMNatasha ModiKPKinjal PatelAMAvinash Munshi

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Overview

Case report demonstrates rare diagnostic finding of amoebic peritonitis in a patient with intestinal obstruction, indicating severe disease.

Key Points

  • The aim is to report the diagnosis of amoebic peritonitis in a patient with acute intestinal obstruction.
  • Case report detailing clinical presentation and diagnostic approach.
  • Collection and analysis of peritoneal fluid for trophozoite identification.
  • Assessment of the clinical implications of the finding.
  • Amoebic trophozoites were identified in peritoneal fluid, indicating advanced disease.
  • The diagnosis highlighted potential complications of untreated amoebiasis.
  • Early detection linked to more favorable clinical management outcomes.

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Modi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3209340886becb653f9e9https://doi.org/10.1002/dc.70124
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