Prostate adenocarcinoma associated with prostatic infection due to Schistosoma haematobium. Case report and systematic review
- Autores: Balaca M, Belo S, Costa A, Figueiredo J, Grácio MA, Nilo B, Richter J
- Ano de Publicação: 2014
- Journal: Journal Parasitology Research
- Link: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00436-014-4250-9
We describe the first case of a prostate adenocarcinoma associated with prostatic Schistosoma haematobium infection occurring in Angola. Prostate carcinoma was suspected because of high levels of prostate-specific antigen. This observation prompted us to review the literature on schistosomiaisis with respect to genital pathology and prostate cancer.
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