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A case report of conus intramedullary mansoni neuroschistosomiasis
CONCLUSION: This case report aims to emphasize the importance of considering schistosomiasis as an important differential diagnosis of a conus intramedullary lesion, especially in patients from tropical endemic countries. The neurological recovery in this infestation is directly related to early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, it is essential to recognize this entity, as early detection and management would result in significant neurological improvement without undergoing surgery.PMID:37151453 | PMC:PMC10159276 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_47_2023
Source: Surgical Neurology International - May 8, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Prithvi Mohandas Hrishikesh Sarkar Deepti Jain Vanaja Kate Garfin Sundaram Source Type: research
A practical guide for the diagnosis of abdominal angiostrongyliasis caused by the nematode Angiostrongylus costaricensis
Abdominal angiostrongyliasis (AA) is a severe parasitic infection caused by the nematode Angiostrongylus costaricensis. This disease is characterized by abdominal pain, a strong inflammatory eosinophilic response...
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rubens Rodriguez, Javier Mora, Alberto Solano-Barquero, Carlos Graeff-Teixeira and Alicia Rojas Tags: Review Source Type: research
Acute abdomen due to rupture of a hydatid cyst of the liver: a rare complication - a case report
CONCLUSIONS: A patient from an endemic region with acute presentation of right upper quadrant pain can have spontaneously ruptured hydatidosis as a differential diagnosis. Intraperitoneal rupture and dissemination of hydatid cysts of the liver can be life-threatening if intervention is delayed. Immediate surgery is life-saving and prevents complications.PMID:37113932 | PMC:PMC10129216 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000000383
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 28, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Subodh Adhikari Madhur Bhattarai Sushil Gyawali Sudhan Subedi Abhishek Bhattarai Laligen Awale Prasan B S Kansakar Source Type: research
