title: Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Rectum.
abstract: Schistosomiasis is a trematode infection endemic in more than 70 countries that affects an estimated 250 million people. We report the case of a 60-year-old healthy female referred for endoscopic ultrasound after rectal examination revealed granular lesions. Ultrasound revealed the presence of deep mucosal nodular lesions with calcified/hyperechoic inclusions. Histologic evaluation has confirmed the final diagnosis of chronic schistosomal colitis. In patients with nonspecific intestinal lesions without a suspected diagnosis of schistosomiasis, endoscopic ultrasound can be enlightening. Schistosomiasis is still an endemic infection in some parts of Brazil and other tropical regions, causing colorectal lesions with unspecific presentation.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USA; Endoscopia Clínica e Cirúrgica, 30150-270 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; CNPq, 71605-001 Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
authors: Fabio G
authors: 0000-0002-1223-9444
authors: FG
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Endoscopia Clínica e Cirúrgica, 30150-270 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Joao Batista
authors: JB
authors: Campos
authors: Laboratório ANALYS Patologia, 30130-130 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
authors: Nivaldo Hartung
authors: NH
authors: Toppa
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USA.
authors: Steven D
authors: SD
authors: Wexner
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USA.
authors: Giovanna
authors: 0000-0001-7143-324X
authors: G
authors: Dasilva