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A rare cause of macroscopic hematuria: Schistosomiasis mimicking bladder cancer


1 Sema Hastanesi, Üroloji Kliniği, İstanbul

2 Sema Hastanesi, Patoloji Kliniği, İstanbul

3 Sema Hastanesi, Mikrobiyoloji Kliniği, İstanbul


DOI :
New J Urol. 2011; 6 (2): 45-47

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic enfestation affecting urinary blad-der in urogenital system. It is not a common disease in Turkey, and it is usually seen in Africa, Middle East and especially in Eigypt. The case is 27 years old male who has a macroscopic hematuria for one month. Ha had worked in Malawi, a South Africa country.

Key Words : Schistosomiasis, urinary bladder, hematuria


Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic enfestation affecting urinary blad-der in urogenital system. It is not a common disease in Turkey, and it is usually seen in Africa, Middle East and especially in Eigypt. The case is 27 years old male who has a macroscopic hematuria for one month. Ha had worked in Malawi, a South Africa country.

Key Words : Schistosomiasis, urinary bladder, hematuria

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