Cytomegalovirus colitis followed by ischemic colitis in a non-immunocompromised adult: A case report

Volume: 21, Issue: 12, Pages: 3750 - 3750
Published: Jan 1, 2015
Abstract
We report a rare case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis followed by severe ischemic colitis in a non-immunocompromised patient. An 86-year-old woman was admitted after experiencing episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. The next day, hematochezia was detected without abdominal pain. The initial diagnosis of ischemic colitis was based on colonoscopy and histological findings. The follow-up colonoscopy revealed a prolonged colitis. Immunohistochemical...
Paper Details
Title
Cytomegalovirus colitis followed by ischemic colitis in a non-immunocompromised adult: A case report
Published Date
Jan 1, 2015
Volume
21
Issue
12
Pages
3750 - 3750
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