Urinary bladder with schistosoma haematobium parasite
Object numberGC.5166
TitleUrinary bladder with schistosoma haematobium parasite
DescriptionUrinary tract with the kidneys, bladder and portion of the right ureter laid open longitudinally showing schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder and ureters.
From an adult male egyptian.
The urinary bladder is of small capacity and its epithelial lining smooth except for granular and warty areas, the result of the implantation of schistosoma haematobium. Parts of both ureters are thickened especially the right which shows warty growths of schistosomiasis. The kidneys are normal but the epithelium of the right renal pelvis and inferior calyx major is velvety from schistosomiasis.
Object nameBLADDER
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Length: 15 cm
Height: 32 cm
Width: 8 cm