Schistosomiasis: extensive urinary bladder infiltration in an unusual case of suspected cancer.
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Cartlidge, C.
Bhattarai, S.
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Cartlidge, Caroline
Bhattarai, Selina
Bhattarai, Selina
LTHT Department
Pathology
Histopathology
Doctors' Rotation
Histopathology
Doctors' Rotation
Non Medic
Publication Date
2025
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Article
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Abstract
We present a case of a teenage boy with haematuria who underwent a trans urethral removal of bladder tumour (TURBT) for multiple solid bladder lesions with sandy patches. Investigations led to a diagnosis of schistosomiasis. The clinical, radiological, macroscopic, and microscopic histological findings are highlighted. We discuss the complex parasitic life cycle of Schistosoma and the well evidenced link between schistosomiasis and bladder cancer, specifically high-grade squamous cell carcinoma.
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Diagnostic Histopathology