Delayed diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum-associated colitis in a man first suspected to have rectal cancer. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bancil, Aaron S; Alexakis, Christopher; Pollok, Richard
• Is Part Of: JRSM open. Volume 8:Number 1(2017:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Lymphogranuloma Venereum -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease mimics -- proctitis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/2054270416660933
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-2704

Abstract

Lymphogranuloma venereum-associated colitis is a diagnosis that should not be missed. The following case represents the importance of a thorough history, including the importance of the sexual history to prevent the misdiagnosis of these patients.