| Autor: |
Mangiavillano B, Carrara S, Petrone MC, Arcidiacono PG, TESTONI , PIER ALBERTO |
| Přispěvatelé: |
Mangiavillano, B, Carrara, S, Petrone, Mc, Arcidiacono, Pg, Testoni, PIER ALBERTO |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
JOP : Journal of the pancreas. 10(5) |
| ISSN: |
1590-8577 |
| Popis: |
Ascaris lumbricoides is the second most common intestinal parasite world-wide and, although the infection can be asymptomatic, in some cases it can present with complications, such as acute pancreatitis.We describe the case of a 37-year-old man, with a history of travelling in Eastern countries who presented with Ascaris lumbricoides-induced acute pancreatitis mimicking a small pancreatic cancer, diagnosed during an upper EUS. The endoscopy revealeda roundworm floating in the duodenum; its endoultrasonographic appearance showed a diffuse inhomogeneous pattern, with hypoechoic echotexture, such as in acute pancreatitis. Microbiological examination of the worm revealed a 20 cm long Ascaris lumbricoides.In non endemic countries, acute pancreatitis induced by Ascaris lumbricoides is an unusual diagnosis, and should be suspected especially in patients with history of traveling in endemic areas. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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