| Literature DB >> 18538280 |
P A Fall1, H Berthe, B Diao, A-K Ndoye, A-S Odzebe, J-M Dangou, B A Diagne.
Abstract
Vulvar localisation of schistosomiasis is a rare presentation. We report a case of a woman of 20 years old hospitalised for a vulvar mass of six months. That mass progressively increased in volume and was tender. It was accompanied by frequency and dysuria. The patient had a history of swimming in fresh water and hematuria when she was eight years old. Initial clinical examination found a good general state, there was a mass involving the clitoris and the small lips. This painless mass had a cauliflower appearance and was soft with a large implantation. Pathology exam of the mass revealed a vulvar schistosomiasis with an important amount of living eggs. A tumour removal with a plasty of small lips was performed. Additionally, praziquantel was administered orally. Vulvar localisation of schistosomiasis might suggest a malignant tumour. Only pathological examination can assess the diagnosis.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18538280 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2008.02.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prog Urol ISSN: 1166-7087 Impact factor: 0.915