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Bag of worms.

B McGuinness1, M C Soh, S Kumar

  • 1Midldemore Hospital, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand.

Australasian Radiology
|December 6, 2007
PubMed
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Filariasis, a parasitic disease, can cause severe lymphatic obstruction. This case highlights extensive retroperitoneal and renal involvement in a patient with untreated filariasis presenting with fever.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical Medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms.
  • Untreated filariasis can lead to chronic lymphedema and organ damage.
  • Chyluria, the presence of chyle in urine, is a known symptom of lymphatic filariasis.

Observation:

  • A Pacific Island male with a history of untreated filariasis and chyluria presented with fever.
  • Abdominal CT scan revealed extensive, serpiginous structures in the posterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, pelvis, and inguinal regions.
  • The abnormality extended to involve the hilar regions of both kidneys.

Findings:

  • The CT findings suggest widespread lymphatic involvement consistent with advanced filariasis.
  • The patient's fever resolved following treatment with doxycycline, an antibiotic effective against Wolbachia bacteria, which are symbiotic with filarial worms.

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  • This indicates a potential link between the parasitic infection, the observed anatomical abnormalities, and the febrile episodes.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for severe, widespread lymphatic and renal complications in untreated filariasis.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of filariasis are crucial to prevent irreversible organ damage.
    • Further research into the specific mechanisms of renal involvement in filariasis is warranted.