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Contrast-enhanced computerized tomography showing irregular mural thickening of the cecum and ascending colon till hepatic flexure and a small bowel fecal sign
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Contrast-enhanced computerized tomography scanning of the abdomen showed irregular mural thickening of the cecum and ascending colon till hepatic flexure [Figure 1]. Distal ileal loops appeared prominent (2.7-2.8 cm in diameter) with "small bowel fecal sign" [Figure 1].
Numerous flask-shaped ulcers in cecal mucosa covered with necrotic debris with mixed inflammatory infiltrate
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In necrotic debris, numerous trophozoites of E. histolytica were seen which were periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain positive [Figures 2 and 3].
Trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica admixed in necrotic debris which were periodic acid-Schiff stain positive
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In necrotic debris, numerous trophozoites of E. histolytica were seen which were periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain positive [Figures 2 and 3].