Tomoko Makishi
University of the Ryukyus
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Digestion | 2011
Hideki Minematsu; Akira Hokama; Tomoko Makishi; Kyoko Arakaki; Fukunori Kinjo; Jiro Fujita
Background/Aims: Strongyloidiasis, which is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, is one of the prevalent infections in the tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The larvae mainly infect the small intestine and cause serious disseminated strongyloidiasis. Although upper gastrointestinal features in strongyloidiasis are well known, colonoscopic evaluation has not been established yet. The aim of this study is to clarify the characteristic findings on colonic lesions in strongyloidiasis. Method: From January 2005 to December 2009, 10 cases with strongyloidiasis underwent colonoscopy at a single center on an endemic island of Japan. The clinical and colonoscopic findings were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Six (60%) cases had an immunocompromised condition, including human T lymphotropic virus type 1 infection, corticosteroids, and chemotherapy. Hyperinfection or disseminated strongyloidiasis was not presented. Endoscopic features included yellowish-white nodules, erythema, and loss of vascular pattern, which were mainly observed in the right colon. Pathological examination revealed the filariform Strongyloides larvae and the eosinophilic infiltration of the lamina propria. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that colonoscopic observation and biopsies are very useful to diagnose strongyloidiasis. Asymptomatic cases with strongyloidiasis can have colonic involvement. Yellowish-white nodules may be a characteristic finding of colonic lesions in strongyloidiasis and can be a cautious marker to prevent fatal disseminated strongyloidiasis in endemic regions.
Gut | 2004
Akira Hokama; Fukunori Kinjo; Ryosaku Tomiyama; Tomoko Makishi; K Kobashigawa; Takashi Sunagawa; Yoshimasa Yonamine; Yukino Kugai; Ryoji Matayoshi; Atsushi Saito
A 46 year old man presented with general fatigue and abdominal discomfort. He had a surgical history of ileal perforation at the age of 40 years. …
Gut | 2004
Akira Hokama; Tomoko Makishi; Ryosaku Tomiyama; Fukunori Kinjo; Atsushi Saito; Satoshi Yamashiro; I Kinjo; K Miyagi; Yukio Kuniyoshi; Kageharu Koja
A 64 year old woman with a history of Bentall operation and maintenance haemodialysis due to multiple myeloma presented with a positive faecal occult …
Gut | 2004
Tomoko Makishi; Akira Hokama; Hiroshi Sakugawa; Tomokuni Nakayoshi; Tatsuji Maeshiro; K Maeda; J Shiroma; T Oshiro; Fukunori Kinjo; Atsushi Saito
A 50 year old woman presented with progressive jaundice and shortness of breath. She had no history of blood transfusions or recent travel. She had been taking more than 120 g of alcohol …
Internal Medicine | 2003
Akira Hokama; Fukunori Kinjo; Tamiki Arakaki; Ryoji Matayoshi; Yoshimasa Yonamine; Ryosaku Tomiyama; Takashi Sunagawa; Tomoko Makishi; Mariko Kawane; Kageharu Koja; Atsushi Saito
Internal Medicine | 2004
Tatsuji Yogi; Akira Hokama; Fukunori Kinjo; Ryosaku Tomiyama; Michio Koide; Kazuto Kishimoto; Tomoko Makishi; Masaru Oshiro; Satoru Miyagi; Chiharu Kobashigawa; Ryo Takaki; Takashi Nakayama; Atsushi Saito
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2000
Hiroki Nakasone; Akira Hokama; Jun Fukuchi; Tomoko Makishi; Tsuyoshi Yamashiro; Hirosh Sakugawa; Fukunori Kinjo; Atsushi Saito
Internal Medicine | 2003
Hiroki Nakasone; Kazushi Kinjo; Masaaki Yamashiro; Tsukasa Kamiyama; Sakiko Kamiyama; Hitoshi MlYAZATO; Tatsuhiko Matsushita; Yukihiro Arakawa; Takeharu Ohshiro; Shiyu Toma; Kiyoharu Chinen; Masato Yamashiro; Masatake Miyagi; Tomoko Makishi; Akira Hokama; Hiroshi Sakugawa; Fukunori Kinjo; Atsushi Saito
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica | 2013
Asunaga Kato; Hideki Minematsu; Tomoko Makishi; Hiroshi Chiyoda; Takumi Ohshiro; Kenichi Haneda; Yutaro Ohnaka
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2010
Hideki Minematsu; Akira Hokama; Tomoko Makishi; Kyoko Arakaki; Fukunori Kinjo
