Acute abdominal pain caused by accidental ingestion of Latoia species larva: a case report

We report the clinical and endoscopic manifestations in a patient with acute abdominal pain caused by the accidental ingestion of a Latoia consocia (Walker) larva. Clinical data including the patient’s medical history, and the results of physical examination, laboratory tests, and gastroscopy were c...

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Published in:Journal of international medical research 2020-12, Vol.48 (12), p.300060520979484-300060520979484
Main Authors: Cao, Youhong, Fan, Yuejuan, Bei, Yuwen, Qiao, Zhenguo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Animals
Case Report
Case reports
Eating
Gastroscopy
Humans
Larva
Pain
Physical Examination
Stomach
Toxins
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Summary:We report the clinical and endoscopic manifestations in a patient with acute abdominal pain caused by the accidental ingestion of a Latoia consocia (Walker) larva. Clinical data including the patient’s medical history, and the results of physical examination, laboratory tests, and gastroscopy were collected. Based on this rare case, we discuss the clinical characteristics and manifestations, diagnostic methods, and principles of this disease.
ISSN:0300-0605
1473-2300
DOI:10.1177/0300060520979484