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Systemic schistosomiasis and large bowel perforation: An unexpected surgical urgency. Report of a case and literature review.

Authors :
Agrusa A
Di Buono G
Buscemi S
Canfora I
Randisi B
Bonventre G
Gulotta L
Maienza E
Sorce V
Romano G
Gulotta G
Source :
Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2019 Apr 05; Vol. 7 (5), pp. 968-972. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 05 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

In the presence of suggestive clinical picture (high eosinophil count and multiple CT scan granuloma-like lesions), schistosomiasis should be taken into account in case of suspected bowel perforation even if common risk factors are not identified through anamnesis.<br />Competing Interests: None declared.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2050-0904
Volume :
7
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
31110726
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2138