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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-11 | Issue-10
Schistosomiasis Manifesting as a Rectocolonic Calcification: A Case Report
O. Fahir, J. Hamdane, M. Aabid, F. Sidibe, A. Mouhcine
Published: Oct. 10, 2023 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i10.016
Pages: 1784-1786
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Abstract
Schistosomiasis is a rare disease with a common intestinal involvement. However, recto-colonic calcifications associated with Schistosoma have rarely been reported, especially in young people; this is the first case with the following presentation. We describe the case of an 18-year-old Moroccan woman who presented with nonspecific abdominal symptoms. Her biochemical profile was normal in addition to the results of her stool and urine tests. An abdominal computed tomography showed multiple Intraluminal calcified structures m, creating a pseudo-mass appearance This unusual case will give us the opportunity to discuss schistosomiasis, its occurrence in colon polyps, clinical significance and the various means of management.