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Biliary ascariasis--a worm in the duct.

S D Kolt1, P D Wirth, A G Speer

  • 1Gastroenterology Unit, Western Hospital, Footscray, Vic.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|May 6, 1991
PubMed
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Ascaris lumbricoides can obstruct the common bile duct, causing serious complications. This case highlights the need for increased awareness of parasitic infections in Australia due to migration.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ascariasis, a common helminthic infection, can lead to biliary complications like obstruction, cholangitis, and pancreatitis in endemic regions.
  • These complications are rare in non-endemic areas, with no prior reports in Australia.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old Vietnamese migrant presented with symptoms of cholangitis.
  • Following a cholecystectomy, diagnostic imaging revealed an Ascaris lumbricoides obstructing the common bile duct.

Findings:

  • The ascarid was successfully removed via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
  • The patient experienced rapid resolution of symptoms post-removal.

Implications:

  • Increased migration necessitates heightened vigilance for parasitic biliary obstruction in Australia.
  • Thorough imaging is crucial for at-risk patients before initiating treatment to identify potential parasitic causes.

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