Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Schistosomiasis is an uncommon cause of appendicitis in the developed world. It needs to be correctly identified, as it has further treatment implications for the patient. We present the case of a 34-year-old Zimbabwean migrant with appendicitis and associated adjacent peritoneal nodules. Histological testing showed these to be parasitic larvae, Schistosoma. He was followed up by the infectious diseases team and treated with Praziquantel as eradicative therapy. Appendicitis may be the only sign of a Schistosoma infection, which would enable early eradicative treatment, thus preventing the development of more serious hepato-intestinal complications.
Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae727
Authors: Jhanvi Dholakia, Maiko Smith
Institution: Waikato Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,000
OpenAlex ID: W4407640400