Common bile duct obstruction and cholangiohepatitis in clonorchiasis.
This report describes a patient with common bile duct obstruction and cholangiohepatitis. Patients with clonorchiasis are usually asymptomatic and treatment is limited to complications. Treatment consists of cholecystectomy, choledochotomy, and T-tube drainage. A bypass procedure is indicated in cases of heavy infestation and recurrent disease.
D000328:Adult; D002761:Cholangitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003003:Clonorchiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D003004:Clonorchis sinensis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery; D042882:Gallstones / Q000209:etiology*; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000469:parasitology; D008297:Male