"Cow horn deformity" of distal ureters on intravenous urography in 8-year old child with urinary schistosomiasis: A case report

Background: Urinary schistosomiasis or bilharziasis is an ancient disease found in many part the tropical world. It is the second most prevalent tropical disease after malaria, and a leading cause of morbidity in large areas of the world. Methods: A case report. Results: A case of ~Cow Horn deformit...

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Autor principal: S M Ma′aji
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Colección:Sahel Medical Journal
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Acceso en línea:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2011;volume=14;issue=4;spage=223;epage=226;aulast=Ma'aji;type=0
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Sumario:Background: Urinary schistosomiasis or bilharziasis is an ancient disease found in many part the tropical world. It is the second most prevalent tropical disease after malaria, and a leading cause of morbidity in large areas of the world. Methods: A case report. Results: A case of ~Cow Horn deformity" of the distal ureters on intravenous urography in an 8- year old child with urinary schistosomiasis is reported.
ISSN:2321-6689