A rare case of Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer that developed into an intestinal obstruction: a case report

A rare case of Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer that developed into an intestinal obstruction: a case report

Abstract Background Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer (EBV-MCU) is a new category of mature B-cell neoplasms. Ulcers occur in the oropharyngeal mucosa, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. The onset of EBV-MCU is suggested to be related to the decreased immunity of the patient, the causes...

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Main Authors: Nozomi Morita, Chiaki Okuse, Keigo Suetani, Hiroyasu Nakano, Tetsuya Hiraishi, Shinya Ishigooka, Shuzo Mori, Tsukasa Shimamura, Takeshi Asakura, Junki Koike, Fumio Itoh, Michihiro Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Epstein–Barr virus-positive mucocutaneous ulcer (EBV-MCU)
Immunosuppression
Aging
Intestinal obstruction
Surgical resection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-020-1162-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-020-1162-2

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