R Abdul Rani, MF Limun, J Naidu, CS Ngiu, RA Raja Ali. Amoebic colitis mimicking a colonic carcinoma. Brunei Int Med J. 2016; 12 (2): 85-87

Amoebic colitis mimicking a colonic carcinoma

R Abdul Rani, MF Limun, J Naidu, CS Ngiu, RA Raja Ali,

Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Amoebic colitis is reportedly common with prevalence reported to be in the range of 9 to 50% population depending on geographic and socioeconomic location. Presentation varies from normal to fulminant colitis and therefore endoscopic and subsequently histopathological studies are essential for diagnosis. We present an interesting case of a gentleman undergoing investigations for recurrent anaemia.

Keywords: Amoebic colitis, protozoa, Entamoeba histolytica, colorectal cancer, colitis

Correspondence author: R Abdul Rani, Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Level 11, Hospital Selayang, Lebuhraya Selayang- Kepong, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel : +6019 339 6990, E mail: rafiz@mail.com

Brunei Int Med J. 2016; 12 (2): 85-87