%0 Journal Article %T Right abdominal mass: keep an open mind %A A Mishra %A M Azzabi %A M Hamadto %A J Mishra %A S Bugren %A W Hresha %A S Addalla %A EF Ehtuish %J Libyan Journal of Medicine %D 2010 %I %X Amebic colitis is common in tropics, usually presenting with variable and non-specific symptoms. Amebomas occur rarely, usually in cecum and ascending colon, when they can masquerade as colon carcinoma. This report describes the case of a 27-year-old male who presented with right abdominal mass. Radiological examination prompted us to the differential diagnosis of ameboma and he was treated with metronidazole and broad-spectrum antibiotics for two weeks. Amebic colitis should be considered as a possible diagnosis when dealing with right-sided abdominal mass. %U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ljm/article/view/70633