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Cerebral schistosomiasis a case report / Jericho C. De Leon.

By: Language: English Publication details: Fairview, Quezon City Department of Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2010Description: (in folder)Content type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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LOC classification:
  • MED20100004
Summary: ABSTRACT: Schistosomiasis is a common problem in our country. Schistosoma japonicum, the species endemic in our country, causes intestinal parasitism manifested by GI symptoms and those related to portal hypertension. The parasite can travel to distant sites in the body, causing important, and sometimes fatal complications, Prompt identification and treatment of these complications is therefore necessary to prevent deThis is a case of A.D., 49 years old male, working as a farmer for 25 years, living in anendemic area for schistosomiasis, who presented with changes in sensorium, seizures and other non-specific signs and symptoms. COPT test positive and CT scan showed an enhancing focus probably due to a tumor or an infectious cause (schistosomiasis). Patient was admitted in our institution to have an MRI done. The MRI revealed a focal abnormal enhancement relating to an underlying inflammatory/infectious process. Patient was given praziquantel, dexamethasone, carbamazepine and omeprazole during the admission. Patient was then discharged after 6 days improved.
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Research Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Research MED20100004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available R000167

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ABSTRACT: Schistosomiasis is a common problem in our country. Schistosoma japonicum, the species endemic in our country, causes intestinal parasitism manifested by GI symptoms and those related to portal hypertension. The parasite can travel to distant sites in the body, causing important, and sometimes fatal complications, Prompt identification and treatment of these complications is therefore necessary to prevent deThis is a case of A.D., 49 years old male, working as a farmer for 25 years, living in anendemic area for schistosomiasis, who presented with changes in sensorium, seizures and other non-specific signs and symptoms. COPT test positive and CT scan showed an enhancing focus probably due to a tumor or an infectious cause (schistosomiasis). Patient was admitted in our institution to have an MRI done. The MRI revealed a focal abnormal enhancement relating to an underlying inflammatory/infectious process. Patient was given praziquantel, dexamethasone, carbamazepine and omeprazole during the admission. Patient was then discharged after 6 days improved.

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