A case of Taenia saginata (tape worm) infestation of the uterus presenting with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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چکیده
There are many reported causes of abnormal uterine bleeding. We report an unusual case of uterine bleeding caused by tapeworm infestation, mimicking retained products of conception in a 35 year old multipara.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 56 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006