Hemorrhagic Cytomegalovirus Colitis in a Postoperative Colon Cancer Patient

Hemorrhagic Cytomegalovirus Colitis in a Postoperative Colon Cancer Patient

We report a case of hemorrhagic cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis, occurring in a postoperative patient due to a weakened immune system. An 85-year-old woman with a medical history, including chronic renal failure treated with oral administration of prednisolone, underwent colectomy due to an ascending...

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Main Authors: Motonobu Saito, Atsushi Ishino, Taisuke Ito, Takeshi Sakuma, Masami Matsuzaki, Naoto Katagata, Fumiaki Watanabe, Seiichi Takenoshita, Tadashi Nomizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Cytomegalovirus
Immunocompromised host
Hemorrhagic colitis
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/348711

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