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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-9 | Issue-11
Granulomatous Cholecystitis in a Patient with Schistosoma Mansoni Infection: A Case Report
Yousif Abdallah Adam, Sean-Tee J.M. Lim, Esraa M Attaalmanan, Elsadg FE Ahmed
Published: Nov. 30, 2021 | 146 139
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i11.020
Pages: 1115-1118
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Abstract
Case summary: A 20-year-old man presented with three-month history of dull ache RT hypochondrial pain, nausea, vomiting and dyspeptic symptoms. Abdominal ultrasound showed multiple gallbladder polyps which was treated with open cholecystectomy. Histopathology results showedschistosomal granulomatous cholecystitis. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was treated with oral praziquantel and follow up of 6 month interval he remain asymptomatic. Review of different aspect of gallbladder schistosomasis are discussed.