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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doaj-8390010c443d4a5d9222912f473561a92020-11-25T00:01:21ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Infectious Diseases2090-66252090-66332016-01-01201610.1155/2016/54382045438204Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in RectumFabio G. Rodrigues0Joao Batista Campos1Nivaldo Hartung Toppa2Steven D. Wexner3Giovanna Dasilva4Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USAEndoscopia Clínica e Cirúrgica, 30150-270 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilLaboratório ANALYS Patologia, 30130-130 Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USADepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USASchistosomiasis 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5438204 |
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Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum |
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Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum |
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Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum |
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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. |
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