1/5. Peritoneal schistosomiasis: an unusual laparoscopic finding.Laparoscopic surgery is now a common procedure for the cure of appendicitis. Unexpected other laparoscopic findings can be a diagnostic challenge. The authors present a case in which, in addition to typical appendicitis, multiple whitish nodules were found diffusely on the peritoneal surfaces suggesting a differential diagnosis including miliary tuberculosis and carcinoma metastases. The final diagnosis of schistosomiasis, made by histology and serology, had not been suspected. This uncommon and rare presentation deserves to be reported, especially to physicians of nonendemic areas, in an era in which people travel extensively.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/5. schistosomiasis haematobium.In our patient, schistosomiasis haematobium was not diagnosed and was treated as a urinary tract infection by several physicians. physicians are urged to become increasingly aware of the need to recognize strange and exotic diseases normally not present in this country.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/5. schistosomiasis of the spinal cord.schistosomiasis of the spinal cord is a rare presentation of a disease involving over 200 million people. A patient from an endemic area presenting as a transverse myelitis or a spinal cord tumor, and with eosinophilia, should alert the physician to the possibility of schistosomiasis of the spinal cord. diagnosis is based on finding the characteristic eggs in the stool or urine, or if necessary, by rectal, bladder or liver biopsies. myelography is performed to determine if decompressive laminectomy is necessary.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/5. Acute schistosomiasis among Americans rafting the Omo River, ethiopia.An outbreak of acute schistosomiasis occurred among a group of adventurers who took part in a rafting expedition on the Omo River in ethiopia in November 1981. Six (55%) of the 11 members of the expedition experienced schistosoma mansoni infection confirmed by stool examination. Five of these six had symptoms compatible with acute schistosomiasis. eosinophilia was the most frequent sign of infection (five of six), and fever, the most common symptom (four of six). Despite medical evaluations, illnesses had remained undiagnosed until January 1982. This outbreak should alert physicians to the risk of schistosomiasis among travelers to this part of africa and the difficulty of correct diagnosis early in the course of the disease.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/5. Colorectal schistosomiasis: report of three cases.The facility for mass movement of segments of our world populations creates the need for physicians to recognize and manage diseases not seen in native patients. Such a need has occurred in new york city, where schistosomiasis, with its protean manifestations has been seen with increasing frequency. The cases of three patients who had different clinical manifestations of infestation by S. mansoni are presented. Clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features are discussed. To avoid delay in treatment, physicians must consider the possibility of this disorder in cases of patients from areas of endemic schistosomiasis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |