Obstructive biliary ascariasis with cholangitis and hepatic abscesses in Laos: a case report with gall bladder ultrasound video.

Autor:	Slesak, Günther, Phanthavong, Pathmani, Rasphone, Oroth, Luangxay, Khonesavanh, Anoulakkham, Phouvana, Pahatsalang, Vongvilay, Soumphonphakdy, Bandit, White, Jon A., Newton, Paul N., Slesak, Günther
Předmět:	PLEURA diseases PLEURAL effusions MEDICAL imaging systems URINARY organs
Zdroj:	Journal of Infection; Apr2007, Vol. 54 Issue 4, pe233-e235, 3p
Abstrakt:	Summary: A 12-year-old Lao boy with obstructive biliary Ascaris infection is described and video of the gallbladder ultrasound presented. The patient developed severe complications of obstructive cholangitis, a large right pleural effusion and hepatic abscesses requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy. The differential diagnosis of worms in the gall-bladder is discussed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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