title: Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis.
abstract: In this report, a case of colonic perforation caused by Taenia saginata is presented. Preoperative ultrasonographic examination showed a 'pseudokidney sign' suggestive of colonic carcinoma. Clinical and ultrasonographic appearance of this rare case and the possible perforation mechanism are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Demiriz
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Günhan
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Celasun
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Finci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery; D013621:Taenia / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013622:Taeniasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D014463:Ultrasonography