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September 29, 2025CureusOpen Access

A Diagnostic Pitfall: Chronic Schistosomiasis Presenting With Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Like Symptoms in an Endemic Area

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AMAmira A. MohammedHAHala AbdallaAMAlaa A. Mohamed

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Overview

Case report reveals chronic schistosomiasis presenting as inflammatory bowel disease in a young male, suggesting clinical awareness is crucial.

Key Points

  • Histopathological analysis confirmed chronic schistosomiasis in a patient with symptoms mimicking inflammatory bowel disease.
  • The patient showed marked eosinophilia of 14%, which is relevant for diagnosing schistosomiasis.
  • Colonoscopy findings included reddish patches, but initial diagnosis remained inconclusive prior to histopathological confirmation.
  • After treatment with praziquantel, the patient had complete resolution of symptoms, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis.

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Mohammed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da58e0c1728099cfd11766https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93422
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