Rectosigmoid bilharzioma causing intestinal obstruction

J Pediatr Surg. 1997 Apr;32(4):631-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(97)90725-9.

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by flukes (trematodes) of any species of the genus Schistosoma whereas bilharzioma implies a localized mass of fibrous and inflammatory tissue, which usually contains many eggs, frequently involving serosa and mesentery. Bilharziomas are probably caused by a reaction to numerous eggs produced by one or more pair of worms in a single site, although altered host reactivity may also be a factor. Bilharziomas, even in endemic areas are quite uncommon lesions in adults. So far they have not been reported to cause intestinal obstruction in children. Herein we present a case masquerading as large bowel malignancy in a child. Management and follow up are also mentioned.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / complications*
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Male
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / surgery
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / surgery