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[Obstructive jaundice, Fasciola hepatica: a new case report]
René Díaz Fernńandez1, Daniel González Rubio, Lesly María Millán Alvarez
1Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, Ciudad de La Habana. rene.diaz@ipk.sld.cu
Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|October 31, 2007
Summary
Obstructive jaundice caused by Fasciola hepatica infection was successfully treated with triclabendazole. Diagnosis involved endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and fecal parasite egg detection.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Fasciola hepatica, a liver fluke, can cause obstructive jaundice in humans.
- Diagnosis of parasitic infections often requires a combination of imaging and laboratory tests.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old woman presented with obstructive jaundice attributed to Fasciola hepatica.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was used for diagnosis.
- Fecal examination confirmed the presence of Fasciola hepatica eggs.
Findings:
- Treatment with triclabendazole led to clinical improvement.
- Fecal analysis showed negativization of parasite eggs at 7, 30, 60, and 90 days post-treatment.
Implications:
- Triclabendazole is an effective treatment for Fasciola hepatica-induced obstructive jaundice.
- This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of jaundice.
- Serial monitoring is crucial for confirming treatment efficacy in parasitic liver fluke infections.
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