Rectosigmoid bilharzioma causing intestinal obstruction.
J Pediatr Surg
; 32(4): 631-3, 1997 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-9126772
ABSTRACT
Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by flukes (trematodes) of any species of the genus Schistosoma whereas bilharzioma implies a localized mass of fibrous and inflammatory tissue, which usually contains many eggs, frequently involving serosa and mesentery. Bilharziomas are probably caused by a reaction to numerous eggs produced by one or more pair of worms in a single site, although altered host reactivity may also be a factor. Bilharziomas, even in endemic areas are quite uncommon lesions in adults. So far they have not been reported to cause intestinal obstruction in children. Herein we present a case masquerading as large bowel malignancy in a child. Management and follow up are also mentioned.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esquistossomose mansoni
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Esquistossomose Urinária
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Enteropatias Parasitárias
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Obstrução Intestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Surg
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Arábia Saudita