Massive hepatobiliary ascariasis in childhood

Br J Surg. 1981 Jul;68(7):468-73. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800680709.

Abstract

Migration of one or two worms into the biliary tree is a well-known complication of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation of the intestine. Massive infestation of the bile ducts and liver is uncommon, often difficult to diagnose and leads to complications if not promptly and effectively treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ascariasis / diagnosis
  • Ascariasis / surgery*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnosis
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / surgery*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases, Parasitic / surgery*