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Background: Chronic schistosomiasis causes multiple organ and multiple system diseases, especially the digestive system. Schistosome eggs are mainly deposited in the stomach, liver and colorectal, but a few eggs are deposited in the appendix and cause disease. At present, there are few studies on schistosomal appendicitis.
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Background: Colonic schistosomiasis is a significant health issue in endemic areas, presenting diagnostic challenges due to its nonspecific clinical symptoms and radiographic features. This case report highlights a patient with concomitant colorectal cancer and chronic Schistosoma japonicum infection, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.
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Schistosomal colitis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease: a case report from Sudan.
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Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic Schistosoma species, is a common neglected tropical disease prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, including Sudan. While urinary tract infections are more frequent, intestinal schistosomiasis is rare. The disease presents with nonspecific symptoms, often leading to misdiagnosis as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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