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Case Reports
. 1995;47(4):180-2.

Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis

M Demiriz  1 , O Günhan, B Celasun, E Aydin, R Finci
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  • PMID: 8560593
Case Reports

Colonic perforation caused by taeniasis

M Demiriz et al. Trop Geogr Med. 1995.

Abstract

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.

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