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    • Hepatobiliary Medicine
    • Parasitology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Recurrent biliary colic and fever can indicate serious hepatobiliary pathology.
    • Parasitic infections of the biliary system are uncommon but can cause significant morbidity.
    • Diagnostic challenges arise when imaging reveals biliary dilation without an obvious cause.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old man presented with a two-year history of recurrent biliary colic and fever.
    • Initial investigations showed a dilated common bile duct and elevated alkaline phosphatase.
    • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed biliary dilation but no clear etiology.

    Findings:

    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography identified a linear filling defect in the lower common bile duct.
    • A live Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) was successfully extracted from the common bile duct.
    • Sphincterotomy was performed to facilitate parasite removal.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights Fasciola hepatica as a potential cause of biliary obstruction and colic, even in non-endemic areas.
    • Endoscopic extraction offers a minimally invasive treatment option for biliary fascioliasis.
    • Increased awareness of parasitic causes is crucial for diagnosing unexplained biliary dilatation.