A unique case of ascending cholangitis

Highlights • Ascariasis is one of the most common helminthic human infections worldwide. • Most infections are asymptomatic, and its diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. • Biliary migration may cause biliary colic, obstructive jaundice, or ascending cholangitis.

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Published in:European journal of internal medicine 2016-10, Vol.34, p.e7-e8
Main Authors: Bansal, Raghav, Rosberger, Sonam, Policar, Maurice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Animals
Anthelmintics - therapeutic use
Ascariasis - diagnostic imaging
Ascariasis - drug therapy
Ascaris lumbricoides - isolation & purification
Cholangitis - parasitology
Female
Fever - etiology
Humans
Internal Medicine
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Highlights • Ascariasis is one of the most common helminthic human infections worldwide. • Most infections are asymptomatic, and its diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. • Biliary migration may cause biliary colic, obstructive jaundice, or ascending cholangitis.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2016.04.010