Epididymitis due to Schistosoma haematobium infection

Trop Geogr Med. 1974 Sep;26(3):333-6.

Abstract

Four cases of Schistosoma haematobium-infection of the epididymis are reported. Histological examination showed an intense granulomatous infiltration of the epididymis with calcified eggs of Schistosoma haematobium.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epididymitis / etiology*
  • Epididymitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Iraq
  • Male
  • Schistosoma haematobium*
  • Schistosomiasis / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis / pathology