Bilateral renal colic revealing bilateral ureteral and bladder bilharziasis: Case report
Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fez, Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(01), 435–438
Publication history:
Received on 10 August 2023; revised on 04 October 2023; accepted on 07 October 2023
Abstract:
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, is a parasitic endemic disease prevalent in tropical regions and a significant public health problem, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The causative agent of urogenital schistosomiasis is Schistosoma haematobium. In France, cases of bilharziasis are rare and mainly diagnosed in tourists, expatriates, and migrants coming from endemic areas.
Diagnosis relies on parasitological examinations, detecting eggs in urine and bladder biopsies. The primary treatment is based on praziquantel, with surgery reserved for complicated cases.
Keywords:
Bilharziasis; Ureteral; Bladder; Bilateral Renal Colic
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