Acalculous cholecystitis: ascariasis as an unusual cause.
Migration of roundworms into the biliary tree is a well-known complication of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation of the intestine. Massive infestation of the hepato-biliary tract is uncommon but can lead to complications if not treated. Here, we report two cases of acalculous cholecystitis caused by ascariasis.
Kuzu
M A
MA
Department of Surgery, National Health Service Hospital of Carşamba, Samsun, Turkey.
Oztürk
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Y
Ozbek
H
H
Soran
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A
D000328:Adult; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000150:complications*; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000871:Anthelmintics