Schistosoma japonicum-like eggs in the appendix of an inhabitant of Java, Indonesia. A case report.
The second case of autochthonous Schistosoma japonicum-like infection in man from Indonesia is reported. An appendectomy was performed on a 34-year-old inhabitant of Java of Chinese heritage. Microscopic examination of the necrotic appendix revealed S. japonicum-like eggs in the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa layers. There were many degenerated and mineralized eggs, some of which were within giant cells and/or surrounded by scar tissue.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001065:Appendix / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007214:Indonesia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010063:Ovum; D012549:Schistosoma japonicum; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000469:parasitology*