Biliary ascariasis

J Belge Radiol. 1989 Aug;72(4):293-6.

Abstract

A patient with biliary ascariasis was observed. The diagnosis was strongly suggested on endoscopic cholangiography. X-ray examination of the small bowel confirmed intestinal infestation and the stools were positive for ascaris lumbricoides. The incidence, symptomatology, diagnostic features, complications and therapy of biliary ascariasis are briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascariasis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ascariasis / drug therapy
  • Bile Duct Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bile Duct Diseases / etiology
  • Cholangiography*
  • Female
  • Hepatic Duct, Common* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Mebendazole / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Mebendazole