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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2007; 13(41): 5540-5541
Published online Nov 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i41.5540
Unusual colonoscopy finding: Taenia saginata proglottid
Nayan M Patel, Eric L Tatar
Nayan M Patel, Eric L Tatar, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Nayan M Patel, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ 08901,United States. nayan814@hotmail.com
Telephone: +1-732-9913606
Received: August 1, 2007
Revised: August 18, 2007
Accepted: August 31, 2007
Published online: November 7, 2007
Abstract

Infection with tapeworms is a major problem in many parts of the world. Patients may be asymptomatic or have a significant morbidity depending on the species. Infection with Taenia species is sometimes found by expulsion of eggs or proglottids in stool. Species specific diagnosis of Taenia is difficult, but possible. We present a case of Taenia saginata incidentally discovered, and risk factors for transmission, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.

Keywords: Taenia saginata, colonoscopy, Tapeworm