Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
Joint Authors
Rodrigues, Fabio G.
Campos, Joao Batista
Toppa, Nivaldo Hartung
Wexner, Steven D.
Dasilva, Giovanna
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Schistosomiasis is a trematode infection endemic in more than 70 countries that affects an estimated 250 million people.
We report the case of a 60-year-old healthy female referred for endoscopic ultrasound after rectal examination revealed granular lesions.
Ultrasound revealed the presence of deep mucosal nodular lesions with calcified/hyperechoic inclusions.
Histologic evaluation has confirmed the final diagnosis of chronic schistosomal colitis.
In patients with nonspecific intestinal lesions without a suspected diagnosis of schistosomiasis, endoscopic ultrasound can be enlightening.
Schistosomiasis is still an endemic infection in some parts of Brazil and other tropical regions, causing colorectal lesions with unspecific presentation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodrigues, Fabio G.& Campos, Joao Batista& Toppa, Nivaldo Hartung& Wexner, Steven D.& Dasilva, Giovanna. 2016. Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodrigues, Fabio G.…[et al.]. Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodrigues, Fabio G.& Campos, Joao Batista& Toppa, Nivaldo Hartung& Wexner, Steven D.& Dasilva, Giovanna. Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100991
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100991