Ascaris in the common bile duct: diagnosis by ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and extraction by balloon catheter.

Authors :: Murugiah M
Sakijan AS
Source :: The Medical journal of Malaysia [Med J Malaysia] 1991 Sep; Vol. 46 (3), pp. 290-3.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: This is a case report of ascaris worm in the common bile duct in a 61 year old lady. Ultrasound diagnosis was initially made based on the presence of linear hyperreflective foci within the common bile duct. ERCP confirmed a single worm within the duct. Balloon extraction was then successfully carried out following papillotomy. This case illustrates the value of ultrasound in the definitive diagnosis of biliary ascariasis and the therapeutic role of ERCP.

Subjects :: Ascariasis diagnostic imaging
Ascariasis parasitology
Ascariasis therapy
Catheterization
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Common Bile Duct Diseases diagnostic imaging
Common Bile Duct Diseases parasitology
Common Bile Duct Diseases therapy
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Ultrasonography
Ascariasis diagnosis
Common Bile Duct Diseases diagnosis

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