Histological detection of Schistosoma mansoni infection in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary

Ibrahim AlsharaydehDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK;

Chee K. ThumDepartment of Pathology, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK;

Jennifer CraneRegional Infectious Diseases Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK;

Kirsty I. MunroDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK;

Holger W. UngerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK; ;Department of Medicine at the Doherty Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]

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