Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	93625
Country	Ethiopia

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Colonic schistosomiasis mimicking cancer, polyp and inflammatory bowel disease: Five case reports and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Sebhatleab T Mulate, Abdulsemed M Nur, Abel T Tasamma, Rodas T Annose, Esmael M Dawud, Kinfe W Ekubazgi, Hailemichael D Mekonnen, Hidaya Y Mohammed, Meron B Hailemeskel and Shimelis A Yimer
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Sebhatleab T Mulate, MD, Doctor, Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa University, College of Health Science, Zambia Street, Addis Ababa 9086, Ethiopia. sebmulate@gmail.com
Key Words	Schistosmiasis; Schistosoma; Colon; Polyp; Ethiopia; Case report
Core Tip	Schistosomiasis, albeit a neglected disease, still poses significant morbidity to individuals, especially those living in endemic areas. Its variable clinical presentation, protracted course, and nonspecific endoscopic findings frequently lead to erroneous diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, colonic malignancy or other bowel disorders. Having a high index of clinical suspicion, actively inquiring about exposure or travel history, utilizing epidemiologic surveys to understand disease distribution, correlating symptoms with basic laboratory tests (especially eosinophil count), and obtaining histopathologic examination of colonic mucosa is essential in making a conclusive diagnosis. Confirming the diagnosis is important as colonic schistosmiasis can be effectively treated with anthelminthic therapy (praziquantel) obviating the need for unnecessary medical treatments and invasive surgical procedures.
Citation	<p>Mulate ST, Nur AM, Tasamma AT, Annose RT, Dawud EM, Ekubazgi KW, Mekonnen HD, Mohammed HY, Hailemeskel MB, Yimer SA. Colonic schistosomiasis mimicking cancer, polyp and inflammatory bowel disease: Five case reports and review of literature. <i>World J Gastrointest Endosc</i> 2024; 16(8): 472-482</p>

Received	2024-03-06 02:00
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-06 02:00
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Return for Revision	2024-06-03 02:01
Revised	2024-06-16 20:03
Second Decision	2024-06-26 02:47
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-06-26 08:20
Articles in Press	2024-06-26 08:20
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