A 10-year-old boy from rural Mozambique presents with haematuria. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a terminal spine. His urine dipstick is positive ...

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A 10-year-old boy from rural Mozambique presents with haematuria. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a terminal spine. His urine dipstick is positive for blood and protein. What additional investigation should be considered to assess for long-term complications?

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Ultrasound of the urinary tract to assess for bladder wall thickening, hydroureter, and hydronephrosis

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CT pulmonary angiogram

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Echocardiography

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MRI brain

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Liver biopsy

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Urogenital Schistosomiasis Complications

A 10-year-old boy from rural Mozambique presents with haematuria. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a terminal spine. His urine dipstick is positive for blood and protein. What additional investigation should be considered to assess for long-term complications?