Sonographic features of intestinal and biliary ascariasis in childhood: case report and review of the literature

Author: Koumanidou Chris   Manoli Eleni   Anagnostara Athina   Polyviou Petros   Vakaki Marina  

Publisher: Maney Publishing

ISSN: 1465-3281

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics, Vol.24, Iss.4, 2004-12, pp. : 329-335

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Abstract

Despite the fact that Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the commonest intestinal infections in developing countries, there are very few reports in the literature about the sonographic findings of intestinal and biliary ascariasis in childhood. The clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures and imaging appearance of intestinal and biliary ascariasis in two patients are discussed with a brief review of the literature.

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