Neuroschistosomiasis mimicking lower back pain: case report of a rare differential diagnosis in a pediatric patient.

Conclusions: This case highlights the increasing prevalence of neuroschistosomiasis in recent years, particularly in patients with a history of travel to endemic regions. Moreover, the study reports the clinicoradiological features of this enigmatic disorder. This rare occurrence potentiates further studies to address unanswered questions about neuroschistosomiasis.
PMID: 30323860 [PubMed]

Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Al-Abdulwahhab AH, Al-Sharydah AM, Al-Suhibani SS, Al-Jubran SA, Al-Haidey AK, Al-Hifzi AI, Al-Issawi W Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research