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Abdominal angiostrongyliasis: a case with severe evolution
José Wellington Alves dos Santos1, Ricardo Morgental Zambenedetti, Keli Cristina Mann
1Serviço de Pneumologia, Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria, Brasil. jwasb@terra.com.br
Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De Sao Paulo
|March 24, 2006
Summary
A rare case of acute abdomen disease caused by abdominal angiostrongyliasis is presented. This parasitic infection led to severe complications following surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Abdominal angiostrongyliasis is a rare parasitic infection.
- It can mimic acute abdominal conditions, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old patient presented with a nine-day history of abdominal pain, constipation, dysuria, and fever.
- A palpable mass was noted in the right iliac fossa.
Findings:
- Exploratory laparotomy was performed for the acute abdomen.
- The patient experienced severe complications post-operatively, suggesting a complex underlying pathology.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in acute abdomen diagnoses.
- Underscores the potential for severe complications and the need for careful management in abdominal angiostrongyliasis.
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