Capsule endoscopy, a useful tool for the diagnosis of a tapeworm infection

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 Jan;112(1):71-72. doi: 10.17235/reed.2019.6346/2019.

Abstract

The incidence of parasitic infections is rising in developed countries and its diagnosis might be challenging. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with a tapeworm infection by capsule endsocopy. Capsule endoscopy may have a role when the microscopic stool examination is negative in patients with non-specific symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Cestode Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cestode Infections / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Praziquantel