Colonic malakoplakia: A rare form of inflammatory disease that occurs in the colon and occurs mainly in immunocompromised people. The severity of the disorder can vary from asymptomatic to intestinal obstruction and even death in rare cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Colonic malakoplakia is available below.
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