title: Ultrasound in the diagnosis of gallbladder ascariasis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department, IRCCS, S. Matteo Hospital, University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Filice
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marchi
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meloni
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Patruno
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Capellini
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bruno
mesh_terms: 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