A colonic mass lesion due to cytomegalovirus in an immunocompromised patient.
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.
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Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5166, USA.
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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