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¹Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, KSA.

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Summary

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Schistosomiasis can present with varied symptoms, often overlooked in immunocompetent individuals. This case highlights acute schistosomiasis misdiagnosed as lymphoma in an 11-year-old child.

Keywords:

Bloody diarrhoea Colonoscopy Hyper-eosinophilia Schistosomiasis

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Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations.
It is frequently underdiagnosed, particularly in patients with seemingly normal immune systems.
Diverse symptoms can delay or misdirect diagnosis.

Observation:

An 11-year-old child presented with symptoms initially suggestive of a serious condition.
The initial clinical suspicion and diagnostic workup pointed towards lymphoma.
Further investigations revealed an unexpected parasitic etiology.

Findings:

The child was ultimately diagnosed with acute schistosomiasis.
This diagnosis contrasted sharply with the initial lymphoma diagnosis.
The case underscores the importance of considering schistosomiasis in differential diagnoses.

Implications:

This case emphasizes the need for broader differential diagnoses in pediatric cases with non-specific symptoms.
It highlights the potential for schistosomiasis to mimic other severe diseases like lymphoma.
Awareness among clinicians is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis of parasitic infections.