Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis
Tropical and Geographical Medicine, cilt.47, sa.4, ss.180-182, 1995 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 47 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 1995
- Dergi Adı: Tropical and Geographical Medicine
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.180-182
- Anahtar Kelimeler: INTESTINAL PERFORATION, PSEUDOKIDNEY SIGN, COCKADE SIGN, TAENIASIS, TURKEY
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this report, a case of colonic perforation caused by Taenia saginata is presented. Preoperative ultrasonographic examination showed a 'pseudokidney sign' suggestive of colonic carcinoma. Clinical and ultrasonographic appearance of this rare case and the possible perforation mechanism are discussed.