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...
Main Authors: | Naoko Kawabe, Fuyuki Sato, Miho Nagasawa, Masako Nakanishi, Yasuteru Muragaki |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Rheumatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8470867 |
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