Cervical schistosomiasis

Cervical schistosomiasis

We present a case history of a woman who was diagnosed as having cervical schistosomiasis on histology following investigations for abnormal cervical smear. Schistosomiasis of the female genital tract can present with varied symptoms and there is a need for greater awareness of this diagnosis as the...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of gynecological cancer 2001-11, Vol.11 (6), p.491-492
Hauptverfasser: Sharma, S., Boyle, D., Wansbrough-Jones, M. H., Chiodini, P. L., Smith, J. R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Anthelmintics - therapeutic use
Colposcopy
Female
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Female - drug therapy
Genital Diseases, Female - parasitology
Humans
Praziquantel - therapeutic use
Schistosomiasis - diagnosis
Schistosomiasis - drug therapy
Schistosomiasis - parasitology
Vaginal Smears
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case history of a woman who was diagnosed as having cervical schistosomiasis on histology following investigations for abnormal cervical smear. Schistosomiasis of the female genital tract can present with varied symptoms and there is a need for greater awareness of this diagnosis as the number of travellers to schistosomiasis-endemic areas rises. Travellers to these areas should be warned about the risk of swimming in lakes and rivers.
ISSN:1048-891X
1525-1438
DOI:10.1136/ijgc-00009577-200111000-00012