Open AccessSystemic schistosomiasis and large bowel perforation: An unexpected surgical urgency. Report of a case and literature review
Author(s) -
Agrusa Antonino,
Di Buono Giuseppe,
Buscemi Salvatore,
Canfora Ilaria,
Randisi Brenda,
Bonventre Giulia,
Gulotta Leonardo,
Maienza Elisa,
Sorce Vincenzo,
Romano Giorgio,
Gulotta Gaspare
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2138
Subject(s) - medicine , schistosomiasis , anamnesis , perforation , bowel perforation , eosinophilia , eosinophil , radiology , surgery , general surgery , pathology , complication , immunology , punching , materials science , helminths , metallurgy , asthma
Key Clinical Message 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.