Incidental Finding of Schistosomiasis Mimicking as Endometriosis

Schistosomiasis is a common endemic cause of abdominal pain outside the United States that can present with symptoms overlapping with endometriosis, a common cause of chronic pelvic pain in reproductive women. In this case, operative laparoscopy aided and resulted in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. (C) 2022 AAGL. All rights reserved.

Automated summary

Schistosomiasis is a common cause of abdominal pain, which can overlap with symptoms of endometriosis. Operative laparoscopy aided in diagnosing schistosomiasis.