Case Series of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate Associated with Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Tanzania

J Glob Infect Dis. 2010 Sep;2(3):307-9. doi: 10.4103/0974-777X.68540.

Abstract

In endemic areas, schistosomiasis has been associated with the pathogenesis of bladder, prostate, colorectal and renal carcinoma. However, the relationship between prostate cancer and schistosomiasis infection remains controversial. Here we present a series of three cases from Tanzania of prostatic adenocarcinoma associated with urinary schistosomiasis.

Keywords: Adenocarcinoma; Prostate; Schistosoma haematobium; Schistosomiasis; Tanzania.

Publication types

  • Case Reports