Endomyocardial fibrosis associated with mansoni schistosomiasis

endomyocardial fibrosis (emf) is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide. emf is the most common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy, caused by deposition of fibrous tissue on endocardial surfaces. emf is a major cause of death in areas where it is endemic, but the pathogenesis of the disease is poorly understood. schistosomiasis mansoni is a parasitic disease endemic in brazil, where emf has also been described. the association between emf and schistosomiasis has been suggested in various publications, seeking a possible correlation between endocardial and periportal fibroses. this report describes a case of emf associated with schistosomiasis.