Disseminated ascariasis: a case report.
A very unusual case of ascariasis is reported. There was massive migration of worms from the small bowel to the liver, and probably thence to the heart and lungs, where adult worms were demonstrated. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism, adult worms blocking the main pulmonary arteries with superimposed thrombosis. This is believed to be unique.
D001196:Ascariasis / Q000469:parasitology*; D006321:Heart / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000469:parasitology*