Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum

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...

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Main Authors: Fabio G. Rodrigues, Joao Batista Campos, Nivaldo Hartung Toppa, Steven D. Wexner, Giovanna Dasilva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5438204