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Small intestinal obstruction due to Bilharzioma: case report
A E Ali1, B M Ismail, F R Khogali
1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
East African Medical Journal
|July 14, 2004
Summary
Schistosomiasis can cause subacute small intestinal obstruction, a complication previously undocumented. This case report details a 10-year-old child
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis is a prevalent parasitic disease in endemic regions, affecting diverse age groups.
- Clinical manifestations of schistosomiasis are varied, but intestinal obstruction is not a commonly reported complication.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old child from a schistosomiasis-endemic area presented with symptoms of subacute small intestinal obstruction.
- This presentation is unusual and has not been previously documented in medical literature.
Findings:
- The case highlights a rare complication of schistosomiasis: small intestinal obstruction.
- Pathological intestinal changes associated with schistosomiasis infestation are described.
Implications:
- This report expands the known spectrum of schistosomiasis complications.
- It underscores the importance of considering schistosomiasis in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in endemic areas.
- Understanding these pathological changes can aid in diagnosis and management.