Gall bladder Ascariasis: A rare entity

Gall bladder Ascariasis: A rare entity

Gall bladder ascariasis is a rare entity. The causative organism for gall bladder ascariasis is Ascaris lumbricoides It usually presents as acute acalculous cholecystitis. Conservative management with anti-helminthic drugs is preferred while sometimes the patient may need surgical intervention.

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Published in:IDCases Vol. 26; p. e01333
Main Authors: Gyawali, S., Das, S.K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2021
Elsevier
Subjects:
All bladder ascariasis
Ascaris lumbricoides
Biliary colic
Case Report
Ascaris lumbricoides
AST
ALP
MRI
MRCP
USG
Biliary colic
ALT
LFT
All bladder ascariasis
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Summary:Gall bladder ascariasis is a rare entity. The causative organism for gall bladder ascariasis is Ascaris lumbricoides It usually presents as acute acalculous cholecystitis. Conservative management with anti-helminthic drugs is preferred while sometimes the patient may need surgical intervention.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01333