A report of two cases of ascariasis pancreatitis managed conservatively

Ascaris lumbricoides is a common intestinal parasite in tropical and temperate regions. Although usually asymptomatic, infection can lead to biliary or intestinal obstruction and very rarely obstruction of the main pancreatic duct due to its smaller lumen. We report two cases of ascariasis in the ma...

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Published in:Annals of tropical medicine and public health 2011-01, Vol.4 (1), p.48
Main Authors: Darlong, Laleng, Das, Rubul, Hajong, Ranendra, Topno, Noor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ascariasis
Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Ultrasonic
Health aspects
Mortality
Pancreas
Pancreatitis
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
Worms
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Summary:Ascaris lumbricoides is a common intestinal parasite in tropical and temperate regions. Although usually asymptomatic, infection can lead to biliary or intestinal obstruction and very rarely obstruction of the main pancreatic duct due to its smaller lumen. We report two cases of ascariasis in the main pancreatic duct, which is not a common site, presenting as acute pancreatitis and recovering uneventfully with conservative management.
ISSN:1755-6783
0974-6005
DOI:10.4103/1755-6783.80537