title: Small bowel Ascaris infestation: a diagnostic challenge.
abstract: Ascariasis is a common infestation in developing countries where there is poor hygiene. A majority of the cases are asymptomatic, with a few cases presenting with mild abdominal pain and nutritional deficiencies in the long term. Here we present a case of a young boy who presented as a diagnostic dilemma, with signs of acute intestinal obstruction without any supporting radiological evidence. A barium study revealed the presence of low-burden Ascaris infestation that was managed medically.
authors.affiliation: Section of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Muhammad Waqas
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Section of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Sanniya Khan
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Ghauri
keywords: gastro-intestinal helminthic infection; partial intestinal obstruction; pediatric