Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum

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
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spelling 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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author Fabio G. Rodrigues
Joao Batista Campos
Nivaldo Hartung Toppa
Steven D. Wexner
Giovanna Dasilva
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Joao Batista Campos
Nivaldo Hartung Toppa
Steven D. Wexner
Giovanna Dasilva
Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
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Joao Batista Campos
Nivaldo Hartung Toppa
Steven D. Wexner
Giovanna Dasilva
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title Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
title_short Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
title_full Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
title_fullStr Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
title_full_unstemmed Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum
title_sort ultrasonographic diagnosis of schistosoma mansoni eggs in rectum
publisher Hindawi Limited
series Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
issn 2090-6625
2090-6633
publishDate 2016-01-01
description 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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