# Pancreatic Schistosomiasis, China, 2020–2024

## TL;DR

This paper reports four rare cases of pancreatic schistosomiasis in China and highlights the difficulty in diagnosing this condition.

## Contribution

The paper presents the first reported cases of pancreatic schistosomiasis in China, emphasizing its rarity and diagnostic challenges.

## Key findings

- Pancreatic schistosomiasis is extremely rare and poses significant diagnostic difficulties.
- Four cases of pancreatic schistosomiasis were identified in endemic regions of China.
- The potential association between schistosomiasis and pancreatic cancer requires further investigation.

## Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a globally prevalent parasitic infection, but pancreatic involvement is extremely rare. In this article, we report 4 cases of pancreatic schistosomiasis from endemic regions in China. The possible link between schistosomiasis and pancreatic malignancy deserves further study. These cases underscore the diagnostic challenge of pancreatic schistosomiasis.