Here's another fun parasite histopathology case for you: a full-thickness section of bladder wall from an Egyptian man with invasive bladder cancer (not shown here):
Diagnosis?
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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5 comments:
Schistosoma haematobium?
While I agree with the previous comment considering the site of the infection the geographic location and curled leaf cross section, my other question is that the colorless ovoid objects are they the calcified eggs of the fluke?
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Agree with the first comment - S. haematobium. Urogenital infection and geographic location would support this species as well.
Pretty sure I can spot a few eggs - judging by size and location. Perhaps if this is S haematobium Bobbi can show us in the reveal if eggs are present.
I also agree with Schistosoma. Looking at site of infection and geography, most probably S. haematobium. Section shows adult fluke and numerous non-calcified viable eggs (because I can see the cephalic gland, surrounded by nerve cells - a bautifull bullseye). In some eggs I seem to discern a small terminal spine, which supports S. haematobium.
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