Incidental schistosomiasis in a case of carcinoma cervix
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Although schistosomiasis usually involves the urinary tract however schistosomiasis of genital tract is infrequently encountered There has been strong evidences that schistosomiasis of the bladder predisposes to carcinoma of that organ However there is no association between schistosomiasis and cervical carcinoma We describe a 61year old patient of carcinoma cervix with incidental finding of schistosoma worms in pelvic venous plexusKeywords Schistosomiasis Carcinoma cervix Parasitic infestation
Authors and Affiliations
Shweta Dr. , Richa Goyal, Preeti Joseph John, Yogesh Gauba
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- DOI 10.18231/2581-4761.2018.0023
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