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Naorem Gopendro Singh1, Abul Ala Syed Rifat Mannan, Mirza Kahvic
1Department of Pathology, Al Jahra Hospital, Jahra 02153, Kuwait.
Tropical Doctor
|June 18, 2010
Summary
This study details a rare case of jejunal perforation caused by an adult Schistosoma worm in a South Korean man. This is the first reported instance linking adult Schistosoma worms to jejunal perforation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms of the Schistosoma genus.
- While intestinal schistosomiasis is common, jejunal perforation by adult worms is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old South Korean male presented with symptoms indicative of acute abdomen.
- Diagnostic investigations revealed a jejunal perforation.
Findings:
- The perforation was directly attributed to the presence of an adult Schistosoma worm within the jejunum.
- This represents the first documented case of jejunal perforation caused by an adult Schistosoma worm.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for unusual presentations of schistosomiasis.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses for acute abdominal conditions.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare parasitic complications in the gastrointestinal tract.
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