Tumoral form of ascariasis

Ascariasis

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The Treatment of Ascariasis

Biliary ascariasis.

We report biliary lithiasis secondary to infestation with Ascaris lumbricoides in a young man. We review the pathogenesis and clinical features of this condition and discuss the differential diagnosis.

Biliary ascariasis.

Ascariasis is a common helminthic infestation in Malaysia. Ascaris lumbricoides normally lives in the upper small bowel without causing symptoms. Complications arise when these worms migrate into the bile duct (biliary ascariasis) causing biliary colic, cholangitis, acalculous cholecystitis and hepatic abscess l . A case of biliary ascariasis presenting as biliary colic is described. Diagnosis ...

Remarks on Ascariasis