A Rare Case of Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) of the Bladder in a Non-Endemic Area.

Background: Schistosomiasis or snail fever is an endemic parasitic infection caused by various trematodes of the genus People acquire the disease through contact with water containing infected snails. It is one of the most widespread human parasitic infections in tropical and subtropical regions of the world such as Africa, South America, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean. In 1996, the World Health Organisation estimated that more than 200 million people living in rural areas are affected by this disease.

An Unusual Case of a Metallic Foreign Body per Urethra.

Background: Foreign body in the lower urinary tract has a low incidence. Here we discuss a case of a safety pin within the bulbar urethra inserted by a young boy for sexual gratification, which was successfully removed under cysto-urethroscopic guidance.

Case Report: Herein we present a case of a 14-year-old boy who presented with complaints of perineal pain and dysuria.