Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis.
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.
Demiriz
M
M
Department of Pathology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
Günhan
O
O
Celasun
B
B
Aydin
E
E
Finci
R
R
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