Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy ›› 2023, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (3): 293-295.doi: 10.37015/AUDT.2023.230005

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Schistosoma Japonicum Infection of the Ureter and Bladder: A Case Report and Literature Review

Rongchen Wang, MMa, Li Qiu, MDa,*()   

  1. a Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
  • Received:2023-02-07 Revised:2023-05-16 Accepted:2023-06-19 Online:2023-09-30 Published:2023-10-09
  • Contact: Li Qiu, MD, E-mail:wsqiuli@126.com

Abstract:

Schistosoma japonicum causes intestinal schistosomiasis, which affects mainly the rectum and sigmoid colon but rarely the urinary tract. Here we report a rare case of S. japonicum infection of the bladder and ureter, and describe its clinical features and imaging findings. We also put this case in perspective with the literature on S. japonicum infections in humans.

Key words: Schistosoma japonicum; Ureter