Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis


DEMİRİZ M., Gunhan O., Celasun B., Aydin E., Finci R.

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.