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Intestinal anisakiasis in Italy: a case treated by emergency surgery
C M Moschella1, S Mattiucci, P Mingazzini
1Department of Surgery "Pietro Valdoni", University La Sapienza" of Rome, Italy.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|September 28, 2005
Summary
Anisakiasis, a fish-borne zoonotic disease, can cause severe intestinal issues. A case report details emergency surgery for a woman with acute abdomen due to raw anchovies, confirming Anisakis worm infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Anisakiasis is a zoonotic disease transmitted through consuming raw or undercooked fish infected with Anisakis nematodes.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications.
Observation:
- A case of intestinal anisakiasis occurred in a woman after eating raw marinated anchovies.
- The patient presented with symptoms of occlusive acute abdomen, necessitating emergency surgery.
Findings:
- Histological examination of the resected colon revealed an eosinophilic granuloma.
- Larval nematodes of the genus Anisakis were identified as the causative agents of the infection.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough cooking or freezing of fish to prevent Anisakis infections.
- Awareness among clinicians regarding fish-borne zoonotic diseases like anisakiasis is essential for timely diagnosis and management.