Acute Perforated Schistosomal Appendicitis: A Case Report

Abstract

Appendicitis is occasionally the first clinical manifestation of schistosomal infestation which may require treatment. A rare case of perforated schistosomal appendicitis in a 12 –year old Nigerian boy diagnosed on the basis of histological evaluation of the appendectomy specimen is reported to highlight the clinical presentation and management of the condition.

Key words: Appendicitis; Schistosomiasis; Perforation; Complications

Highland Medical Research Journal Vol.2(2) 2004: 71-73