Thrombocytopenia, splenomegaly, and periportal fibrosis in a migrant
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DOI: 10.1007/s00277-022-04838-3
Abstract: Dear Editor, Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) is an underdiagnosed complication of chronic schistosomal infection which can lead to severe portal hypertensive complications if left untreated. We present a case of thrombocytopenia and splenomegaly secondary to undiagnosed… read more here.
Keywords: thrombocytopenia splenomegaly; schistosomiasis; fibrosis; splenomegaly ... See more keywords
Noninvasive diagnosis of periportal fibrosis in schistosomiasis mansoni: A comprehensive review
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DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i4.696
Abstract: Schistosomiasis mansoni is a neglected disease and key public health problem, mainly due to its high prevalence, the scarcity of public policies, and the severity of some clinical forms. Periportal fibrosis (PPF) is the commonest… read more here.
Keywords: review; diagnosis; periportal fibrosis; schistosomiasis ... See more keywords