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  • 1Department of General Surgery, Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, India. drlftauro@rediffmail.com

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A helminthoma, an inflammatory bowel tumor caused by parasitic worms, presents a diagnostic challenge. This condition, often described as "a turtle in the belly," is prevalent in specific regions globally.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • A helminthoma is an inflammatory bowel tumor resulting from intestinal worm or larva penetration.
  • This condition commonly affects the cecum or colon.
  • Prevalence is high in regions with common intestinal worm infestations, such as West and East Africa and parts of South America.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of helminthoma presenting a diagnostic dilemma.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of helminthoma.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient with helminthoma.
  • Review of relevant literature on helminthoma diagnosis and management.

Main Results:

  • The case illustrates the diagnostic difficulties associated with helminthoma.
  • Villagers in endemic areas have descriptive terms for the condition, like 'a turtle in the belly.'

Conclusions:

  • Helminthoma is a significant cause of inflammatory bowel tumors in endemic areas.
  • Accurate diagnosis of helminthoma can be challenging, requiring awareness of its presentation and geographic distribution.