Case Report

Intestinal Schistosomiasis as Unusual Aetiology for Acute Appendicitis, Nowadays a Rising Disease in Western Countries

Figure 3

Paraffin embedded 5  𝜇 m thick section of appendiceal wall, process from the patient appendix. Magnified image by Light microscopy × 3 5 0 and stained with H-E. Can be seen S. Mansoni eggs penetrating the appendiceal wall surrounded by heavy haemorraghic infiltrates.
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