[Endocervical schistosomiasis]

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2005 Jul-Aug;38(4):351-2. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822005000400015. Epub 2005 Aug 3.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

We report the case of an asymptomatic 38-year-old woman that sought medical assistance due to infertility. The gynecological examination showed an endocervical polyp measuring 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm. A biopsy was performed. Under microscopy, several granulomas containing eggs of Schistosoma mansoni were seen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Schistosoma mansoni / isolation & purification*
  • Schistosomiasis / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / parasitology*