Perianal lesions after return from Togo: An isolated cutaneous manifestation of schistosomiasis. Issue 6 (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Note, Stéphanie; Vanbrabant, Peter; Soentjens, Patrick
• Is Part Of: Acta clinica belgica. Volume 71:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 431
• Page End: 434
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Schistosomiasis -- Cutaneous schistosomiasis -- Skin lesion -- Travel-related; Clinical medicine -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Laboratory -- Periodicals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2016.1138591
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1784-3286

Abstract

Abstract : Isolated perianal lesions in a returned traveller from Togo were observed. Eosinophilia was the lead to schistosomiasis, although no systemic symptoms were reported. This case report of cutaneous schistosomiasis demonstrates the importance of a travel history, especially geographic and exposure features, and treats the differential diagnosis of eosinophilia in a returned traveller with skin lesions.