Phimosis of foreskin uncovering schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium) is a freshwater parasite endemic to Africa and parts of the Middle East. While snails serve as intermediate hosts, second-stage larvae infest humans. These migrate to bladder tissues, where they cause inflammation, leading to fibrosis, obstruction, and squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder.

Case description

This report presents a case of schistosomiasis found in a 10-year-old immigrant from Sudan. He initially presented to urology clinic for consideration of circumcision due to phimosis, but thorough patient interview revealed a history of gross hematuria and small amounts of bleeding at the end of micturition associated with occasional abdominal pain for approximately 5 months. A retroperitoneal ultrasound s

SUBMITTER: Mainland N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature