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  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Biliary ascariasis is an uncommon parasitic infection of the bile ducts, rarely seen in non-endemic regions.
  • Ascariasis can lead to various complications, including malnutrition and growth retardation in children, and biliary obstruction, liver abscess, and pancreatitis in adults.
  • Ascending cholangitis is a serious bacterial infection of the biliary system, often associated with bile duct obstruction.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of ascending cholangitis in a patient stemming from biliary ascariasis.
  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of a biliary tract infection.

Findings:

  • Biliary ascariasis was identified as the underlying cause of ascending cholangitis.
  • Successful management of the condition was achieved through Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreaticography (ERCP).

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering biliary ascariasis in the differential diagnosis of biliary tract infections, even in non-endemic areas.
  • ERCP is presented as an effective treatment modality for biliary ascariasis-induced ascending cholangitis.
  • Raising awareness about biliary ascariasis can improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes, particularly in pediatric populations where it can cause developmental issues.