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Gallbladder schistosomiasis as an uncommon cause of recurrent cholecystitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gallbladder schistosomiasis is an extremely rare manifestation of Schistosoma mansoni infection, typically overshadowed by hepatic, intestinal, or urogenital involvement. We report a case of a 28-year-old woman from Ethiopia with a two-year history of recurrent right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Ultrasound suggested acalculous cholecystitis with a possible gallbladder polyp, and she underwent elective open cholecystectomy. Histopathology confirmed the presence of granulomatous inflammation and calcified Schistosoma mansoni ova embedded in the gallbladder wall. The patient recovered fully following praziquantel therapy.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02331

Authors: Seid Getahun Abdela, Suleiman Ayalew Belay, Abdu Assen Ahmed

Institutions: Wollo University, University of Gondar

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,370