Intestinal schistosomiasis following orthotopic liver transplantation: a case report

Transplant Proc. 2007 Dec;39(10):3502-4. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.07.093.

Abstract

Recent World Health Organization (WHO) reports estimate that 500-600 million people worldwide are at risk of schistosomiasis. In areas of high prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV) and schistosomiasis there is an increased risk for end-stage liver disease. Liver transplant is a viable option for those with HCV or other liver pathology and schistosomiasis. Posttransplant recurrence of schistosomiasis has rarely been described. We report a case of posttransplant recurrence of schistosomiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Colon / parasitology
  • Colon / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum / pathology
  • Intestinal Mucosa / parasitology
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Oocytes / cytology
  • Oviposition
  • Postoperative Complications / parasitology*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / etiology*