An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Generally, amebic colitis is localized around the mucosal membrane and often accompanied by diarrhea and abdominal pain. We describe a patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who had received prolonged steroid therapy. The patient complained of breathing difficulties because of rheumatoid lun...
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doaj-154ece4e04a54fb783cb5fb6044151362020-11-24T20:53:45ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Rheumatology2090-68892090-68972016-01-01201610.1155/2016/84708678470867An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid ArthritisNaoko Kawabe0Fuyuki Sato1Miho Nagasawa2Masako Nakanishi3Yasuteru Muragaki4Department of Pathology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, JapanDepartment of Pathology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, JapanDepartment of Pathology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, JapanDepartment of Pathology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, JapanDepartment of Pathology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama 641-8509, JapanGenerally, amebic colitis is localized around the mucosal membrane and often accompanied by diarrhea and abdominal pain. We describe a patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who had received prolonged steroid therapy. The patient complained of breathing difficulties because of rheumatoid lung disease. Although the patient was given antibacterial agent, the symptoms did not improve until death. We did an autopsy and found that he had fulminant amebic colitis, although the patient was not previously examined. Histochemical analysis revealed severe inflammation and full-thickness necrosis of the colon by ameba, suggesting the involvement of ameba in the progression of the overall condition.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8470867 |
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Naoko Kawabe Fuyuki Sato Miho Nagasawa Masako Nakanishi Yasuteru Muragaki |
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Naoko Kawabe Fuyuki Sato Miho Nagasawa Masako Nakanishi Yasuteru Muragaki |
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An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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An Autopsy Case of Fulminant Amebic Colitis in a Patient with a History of Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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autopsy case of fulminant amebic colitis in a patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis |
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Case Reports in Rheumatology |
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Generally, amebic colitis is localized around the mucosal membrane and often accompanied by diarrhea and abdominal pain. We describe a patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who had received prolonged steroid therapy. The patient complained of breathing difficulties because of rheumatoid lung disease. Although the patient was given antibacterial agent, the symptoms did not improve until death. We did an autopsy and found that he had fulminant amebic colitis, although the patient was not previously examined. Histochemical analysis revealed severe inflammation and full-thickness necrosis of the colon by ameba, suggesting the involvement of ameba in the progression of the overall condition. |
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