Colonic malakoplakia in a child: report of a case and review of literature.
The fifth case of colonic malakoplakia involving children under the age of 13 years is reported. Rectoscopic findings were strongly suggestive of a colonic carcinoma. A detailed review of literature on malakoplakia is also made.
D002648:Child; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D004926:Escherichia coli; D006801:Humans; D008287:Malacoplakia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male