Korean J Urol.
1966 Dec;7(2):117-119.
A Case of Sparganosis Mansoni
- Affiliations
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- 1Urology and Pathologic Section of Capital Army Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
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A case of Sparganosis mansoni, in scrotum and subcutaneous layer of suprapubic region, in a three year-old Korean child is reported. Life cycle and route of infection of Sparganum mansoni in this case are briefly discussed. Administration of these sparganums into the dog failed to identify species of Diphyllobotrium.