Ultrasound in the diagnosis of gallbladder ascariasis.
Ascariasis is the most common helminthic infection, but the invasion of worms into the gallbladder is quite rare. This report illustrates the ultrasonographic findings in gallbladder ascariasis of a typical echogenic structure which exhibits nondirectional movements and contains a central anechoic tube, along the long axis of the gallbladder. The role of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool and in the follow-up treatment is stressed.
Filice
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Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department, IRCCS, S. Matteo Hospital, University of Pavia, Italy.
Marchi
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Meloni
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Patruno
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Capellini
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Bruno
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D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017164:Ascaris lumbricoides; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography