A case of paediatric bladder bilharzioma in Johannesburg, South Africa. Issue 10 (21st August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pinto, Sohan Zane; Friedman, Robin; Van Den Berg, Eunice Joy
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 10(2019)
• Page Start: 1890
• Page End: 1894
• Publication Date: 2019-08-21
• Subjects: bilharzia -- bilharzioma -- bladder mass -- hematuria -- neglected tropical disease -- schistosomiasis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2382
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: On cystoscopy, a polypoidal tumor was observed and biopsied, and histology confirmed it to be an inflammatory mass with schistosoma eggs called a bilharzioma. We highlight this case to emphasize the silent destructive potential of schistosomiasis which the World Health Organization considers a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). A high degree of suspicion is often needed at the primary health care level to prevent morbidity. Abstract : On cystoscopy, a polypoidal tumor was observed and biopsied, and histology confirmed it to be an inflammatory mass with schistosoma eggs called a bilharzioma. We highlight this case to emphasize the silent destructive potential of schistosomiasis which the World Health Organization considers a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). A high degree of suspicion is often needed at the primary health care level to prevent morbidity.