Haydarpasa Numune Med J. 2023; 63(1): 112-114 | DOI: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.87059
Intestinal Spirochetosis in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Ayşe Özbek1, Zarife Melda Bulut21Department of Pathology, Kastamonu Training and Research Hospital, Kastamonu, Türkiye
2Department of Pathology, Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
Intestinal spirochetosis is a very rare condition and is often known to be associated with immunodeficiency. Although its colonoscopic findings are not specific, its histopathological appearance is quite remarkable. In this case, intestinal spirochetosis with colonic polyp, unrelated to immunodeficiency, was presented.
Keywords: Colon, histology, intestinal diseases, spirochete infections.
Ayşe Özbek, Zarife Melda Bulut. Intestinal Spirochetosis in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Haydarpasa Numune Med J. 2023; 63(1): 112-114
Sorumlu Yazar: Ayşe Özbek, Türkiye
Makale Dili: İngilizce