[Inflammatory joint disease as a manifestation of Toxocara canis larva migrans].
We report a case of migrating joint involvement occurring as the first manifestation of Toxocara canis larva migrans. We also reviewed the literature on joint disease caused by parasitic infections. Diagnostic criteria are described. We suggest that an immunoallergic mechanism is involved. Furthermore, the therapeutic trial with thiabendazole contributed usefully to the diagnosis in our patient.
Le Luyer
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Département de Pédiatrie, Centre Hospitalier du Havre.
Menager
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Audebert
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Le Roux
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P
Briquet
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Boulloche
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D000293:Adolescent; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007816:Larva Migrans, Visceral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D013827:Thiabendazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013827:Thiabendazole
Arthropathies inflammatoires révélatrices d'une larva migrans à Toxocara canis.