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[Pseudo-tumoral schistosomiasis: case report]
R M Pereira1, G H Carretin, M A Lima
1Departamento de Pediatria, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, FCM/UNICAMP, SP.
Arquivos De Gastroenterologia
|August 26, 1998
Summary
This case study highlights a rare pseudo-tumoral form of schistosomiasis in an 8-year-old boy. Effective treatment with oxaminique demonstrated a full recovery with no lasting effects.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Parasitology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Schistosomiasis is a significant endemic parasitic disease in Brazil, with common intestinal, hepatosplenic, and hepatointestinal manifestations.
- Rare presentations, such as the pseudo-tumoral form, pose diagnostic challenges and require specific clinical attention.
Observation:
- A case report of an 8-year-old boy from Minas Gerais, Brazil, presenting with pseudo-tumoral schistosomiasis.
- The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, revealing an abdominal mass.
- Histological examination of the biopsy confirmed a chronic inflammatory process with a high burden of Schistosoma mansoni eggs.
Findings:
- The pseudo-tumoral schistosomiasis was diagnosed based on histological evidence of S. mansoni eggs in the abdominal mass.
- Treatment involved a single dose of oxaminique (20 mg/kg).
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare schistosomiasis presentations in endemic areas.
- Successful treatment with oxaminique in this pediatric case suggests its efficacy for pseudo-tumoral schistosomiasis.
- Long-term follow-up confirmed a complete recovery, emphasizing the curability of this parasitic infection with appropriate management.