title: A colonic mass lesion due to cytomegalovirus in an immunocompromised patient.
abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common cause of gastrointestinal pathology in immunocompromised patients. We report a CMV-associated mass lesion of the colon, an unusual manifestation. We review the literature and suggest a possible therapeutic approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5166, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Swansiger
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Orchard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male