Schistosomiasis: large intestine

Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni: histopathology of the large intestine This is a medium power view of the rectal mucosa. It shows a Schistosoma mansoni granuloma in the lower lamina propria. The granuloma contains a multinucleated giant cell (arrowed). H&E stain. The egg or eggs associated with the granuloma are not visible in this preparation.