The laparoscopic appearance of Schistosomiasis may be mistaken for "non-pigmented" endometriosis.
The authors report the case history of a patient with symptoms and signs suggestive of endometriosis, who was found to have Schistosomiasis. The laparoscopic appearance was of gelatinous deposits throughout the pelvis which were thought to be "non-pigmented" endometriosis. However, histological examination of the biopsy specimens revealed Schistosomiasis.
Jones
Kevin D
KD
Department of Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XX, UK. kjones@rschguildford.freeserve.co.uk
Okaro
Emeka O
EO
Sutton
Christopher
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology