Gastroenterology training
Adenocarcinoma of the Transverse Colon (4 of...
Stenotic large mass, however the endoscope was advanced to the cecum. The incidence of colon cancer has risen since 1950, while the incidence of rectal cancer has remained stable. The increased incidence...
Adenocarcinoma of the Transverse Colon (3 of...
The lumen of the colon is reduced in diameter. Colorectal cancers are the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in developed countries and the most common GI cancer.
Adenocarcinoma of the Transverse Colon (2 of...
Endoscopic Image of Colon Adenocarcinoma tumors of the colon arise as intramucosal epithelial lesions, usually in adenomatous polyps or glands. As cancers grow, they invade the muscularis mucosa and...
Adenocarcinoma of the Transverse Colon (1 of...
This is the case of a 42 year-old male, with no significant past medical history presented with abdominal pain and no weight loss was reported.
Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) (4 of 4)
Removing this parasite which this strongly adhered to the mucosa. The parasite was removed, and its attenuated whiplike end was gradually extracted from the mucosa by a biopsy forceps and sent for...
Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) (3 of 4)
Endoscopy Image of Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) Trichuris trichiura, commonly referred to as a whipworm, has a worldwide distribution, particularly among countries with warm, humid climates. The...
Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) (2 of 4)
Video Endoscopy of Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) Colonoscopic finding, showing a whitish worm, Trichuris trichiura, with coiled posterior end embedded in the wall of the cecum. Poor hygiene is...
Trichuris Trichuris (whipworm) (1 of 4)
This 57 year-old female underwent a routine colonoscopy finding this parasite in the cecum. Trichuriasis is an intestinal infection of human beings caused by ingesting embryonated eggs from the environment....
Trichuris Trichiura (6 of 6)
Causes Whipworm is caused by consumption of soil or food that has been fecally contaminated. (Eggs are infective or embryonated about 2-3 weeks after being deposited in the soil)
Trichuris Trichiura (5 of 6)
The video shows the pressure exerted by the forceps biopsy removing this parasite which this strongly adhered to the mucosa.
Users
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Gottumukkala Raju
Professor
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Ahmad Hormati
MD, PhD - Assistant Professor
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Channels
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Gastroenterology Atlas
medical institution
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EUS - ENDO
commercial institution
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American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy
medical institution
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SAGES - Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
medical institution
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Colonscopy Quiz by Dr. Raju
medical institution