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Urinary schistosomiasis with cutaneous lesions.

J A Romero1, R Alvarez-Vijande, R Gutierrez

  • 1Department of Urology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a rare case of urinary schistosomiasis co-occurring with skin lesions in a male patient. The research reviews existing literature on this dual presentation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms of the Schistosoma genus.
  • Urinary schistosomiasis, primarily caused by Schistosoma haematobium, affects the urinary tract.
  • Cutaneous manifestations of schistosomiasis are less common but can occur.

Observation:

  • A case of a white male presenting with concurrent urinary schistosomiasis and cutaneous lesions is detailed.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms indicative of both systemic and dermatological involvement.

Findings:

  • The simultaneous occurrence of urinary and cutaneous schistosomiasis is a rare clinical presentation.
  • Literature review indicates varying frequencies and characteristics of such dual presentations.

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  • Discussion of the potential physiopathology linking urinary and dermal parasitic invasion is provided.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering schistosomiasis in patients with unexplained urinary and cutaneous symptoms.
    • Emphasizes the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches in endemic or returning traveler populations.
    • Contributes to understanding the diverse clinical spectrum of schistosomiasis infections.