Peristomal cutaneous amebiasis causing rapidly progressive necrotic wound of a left lower quadrant end colostomy.
Publication Title
BMJ Case Rep
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-18-2024
Keywords
Male; Humans; Colostomy; Amebiasis; Entamoeba histolytica; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ulcer; Skin Diseases, Parasitic; Gastrointestinal surgery; General surgery; Infection (gastroenterology); Infectious diseases.' washington; swedish; swedish cancer
Abstract
Cutaneous amebiasis is a rare clinical entity caused by the invasive protozoan parasite
Clinical Institute
Cancer
Clinical Institute
Digestive Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Gastroenterology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
Specialty/Research Institute
Infectious Diseases
DOI
10.1136/bcr-2023-256003