Open AccessSchistosoma gallbladder polyp masquerading as a neoplasm: Rare case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Ali Gawahir A.,
Goravey Wael,
AlBozom Issam,
Al Maslamani Muna A.,
Abdel Hadi Hamad
Publication year - 2021
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/ccr3.4420
Subject(s) - medicine , gallbladder , schistosomiasis , schistosoma , gastrointestinal tract , pathology , general surgery , schistosoma mansoni , gastroenterology , helminths , immunology
Schistosomiasis affecting the gastrointestinal tract is common in tropical and subtropical areas but associated polyps presenting as gallbladder pathology are rare clinical entities necessitating high clinical suspicion.