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July 26, 2026Open Access

Colonic Perforation Secondary to Entamoeba Histolytica Infection: A Case Report

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JRJosé I. RodríguezCCCecilia Estefanía Rocha CabreraDMDiego Eduardo Macias Muñoz

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Overview

Case report highlights amebic colitis as a cause of colonic perforation, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment.

Key Points

  • This report aims to highlight the clinical challenges and significance of diagnosing amebic colitis, particularly in endemic areas.
  • A 42-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and was evaluated using CT imaging and exploratory laparotomy.
  • Surgical intervention included sigmoidectomy, appendectomy, and colorectal anastomosis with postoperative observation.
  • Histopathology confirmed the presence of Entamoeba histolytica with features of acute and chronic inflammation.
  • The patient had an uneventful recovery following surgery after a week of inpatient monitoring.

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Rodríguez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a890d3aea3239cd78e38https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21526400
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