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[Acute intestinal obstruction].

I Ouédraogo¹, A Wandaogo, É Bandré

¹Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, centre hospitalier universitaire pédiatrique Charles-de-Gaulle de Ouagadougou, boulevard du Tansoba, BP 1198, Burkina Faso.

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Schistosoma haematobium caused appendicitis in a 12-year-old boy, requiring surgery and medication. This case highlights the need to consider parasitic infections in appendicitis diagnoses, especially in endemic regions.

Keywords:

Burkina Faso bilharzial appendicitis

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Parasitology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but parasitic causes are rare.
Schistosoma haematobium is a known parasite endemic in certain regions, typically causing urinary tract issues.

Observation:

A 12-year-old boy presented with acute abdominal syndrome necessitating emergency surgery.
Intraoperative findings revealed terminal ileum strangulation attributed to the vermiform appendix.

Findings:

Pathology confirmed appendicitis caused by Schistosoma haematobium infection (bilharzial appendicitis).
The patient received praziquantel treatment post-surgery.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections, such as schistosomiasis, in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis, particularly in endemic areas.
Prompt diagnosis and combined surgical and medical treatment (praziquantel) are crucial for favorable outcomes in parasitic appendicitis.