Urinary Bladder Schistosomiasis: A Case Report

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Krunal Patel, Prashant Patel, Hardik Yadav

Schistosomiasis is an endemic helminthic disease Found mainly in Africa and middle east countries. Schistosomes display considerable

biodiversity in habitat, host range, and epidemiology globally. Indian subcontinent has always been considered as a low risk region for human

schistosomiasis. Several species has been described in India which may have association with human infection and cercarial rash. Although

sporadic cases are not uncommon, the status of human schistosomiasis in India is not well investigated. A 20 year old male presented with

hematuria imaging was done which was suggestive of bladder mass. Transurethral resection of Bladder mass was done histopathology of which

showed eggs of Schistosomiasis. Tb Praziquintal was started for 2 months. Regular follow up was done with urine examination of Schistosomiasis

eggs.