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Synovial schistosomiasis of the hip.

Authors :
Fachartz OA
Kumar V
al Hilou M
Source :
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume [J Bone Joint Surg Br] 1993 Jul; Vol. 75 (4), pp. 602-3.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a common parasitic infestation in Egypt. We describe the case of a 24-year-old Egyptian man who presented with the signs of acute septic arthritis of the hip and in whom biopsy subsequently revealed schistosome ova in the synovium.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0301-620X
Volume :
75
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8331116
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.75B4.8331116