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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Case Report |
| Article Title |
Colonic schistosomiasis mimicking cancer, polyp and inflammatory bowel disease: Five case reports and review of literature
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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 |
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| 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. |
| Publish Date |
2024-08-02 03:36 |
| 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> |
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| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v16.i8.472 |
