[Radiological detection of the Medina worm (Dracunculus medinensis)].

D, Koischwitz; W, Distelmaier

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[Radiological detection of the Medina worm (Dracunculus medinensis)].

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 07 May 1984 German Journal:RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin, volume 140 (issn: 1438-9029,

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Authors: D, Koischwitz; W, Distelmaier;

pmid: 6231235

[Radiological detection of the Medina worm (Dracunculus medinensis)].

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Abstract

Atypical linear or convoluted calcification in the subcutaneous tissues of patients from tropical areas in Africa and Asia may be caused by D. medinensis. The radiological appearances and differential diagnosis are described. Dead, calcified worms may occur in the soft tissues of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis or extremities and may cause complications due to a foreign body reaction, particularly when related to major joints.

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Adult, Radiography, Leg, Abdomen, Dracunculiasis, Humans, Schistosomiasis, Female, Pelvis

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