Schistosomiasis of liver graft as a differential diagnosis of abnormal liver tests after transplantation: report of two cases

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2023 Jan 16:65:e2. doi: 10.1590/S1678-9946202365002. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a major health problem that affects over 200 million people worldwide. There are few reports of Schistosoma mansoni found in liver transplants as well as scarce information about the course of the disease and the long-term effects on the graft. Herein, we report two cases of schistosomiasis in liver transplant recipients who presented abnormal serum liver enzymes, with evidence of gradual improvement after antiparasitic treatment. Furthermore, we discuss the possible role of screening the parasite infection in potential liver transplant recipients from endemic areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Liver / parasitology
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Schistosoma mansoni
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni* / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni* / epidemiology
  • Schistosomiasis* / diagnosis