Unusual colonoscopy finding: Taenia saginata proglottid.
Infection with tapeworms is a major problem in many parts of the world. Patients may be asymptomatic or have a significant morbidity depending on the species. Infection with Taenia species is sometimes found by expulsion of eggs or proglottids in stool. Species specific diagnosis of Taenia is difficult, but possible. We present a case of Taenia saginata incidentally discovered, and risk factors for transmission, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.
Patel
Nayan M
NM
Tatar
Eric L
EL
D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000469:parasitology*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D041202:Taenia saginata / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013622:Taeniasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission