Sonographic diagnosis and follow-up in a patient with pancreatic roundworms. A case report.
Ultrasonography showed roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides) in the main pancreatic duct of a child with acute pancreatitis. This method was used to follow-up gradual reversion to normal during medical treatment.
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Department of Radiology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Parowvallei, CP.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000469:parasitology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography