ISSN: 2630-5720 | E-ISSN: 2687-346X
[Haydarpasa Numune Med J]
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 Bulut2
1Department 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.

Sorumlu Yazar: Ayşe Özbek, Türkiye
Makale Dili: İngilizce
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