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040			_cFEU-NRMF MEDICAL LIBRARY
041			_aEnglish
050			_aMED20100004
100			_aDe Leon, Jericho C., MD. _eauthor
245			_aCerebral schistosomiasis a case report / _cJericho C. De Leon.
260			_aFairview, Quezon City _bDepartment of Medicine, FEU-NRMF, _c2010
300			_c(in folder)
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_aABSTRACT: 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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