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Faten Limaiem1, Montassar Zaafouri2, Aziz Atallah2
1University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia; Pathology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital La Marsa, Tunisia.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|September 11, 2024
Summary
Schistosomal appendicitis is rare but requires histopathological examination for diagnosis. Postoperative praziquantel treatment is essential for recovery and preventing complications from this parasitic infection.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Schistosomal appendicitis is a rare condition, affecting 1.31-3.2% of appendicitis cases.
- Its clinical presentation mimics common acute appendicitis, complicating diagnosis.
- Histopathological examination is key for identifying appendicular schistosomiasis.
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