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¹Department of Surgery, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Gall bladder ascariasis, caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, is a rare condition. Treatment typically involves anti-helminthic drugs, but surgery may be necessary in some cases.

Keywords:

ALP, Alkaline Phosphatase ALT, Alanine Aminotransferase AST, Aspartate Aminotransferase All bladder ascariasis Ascaris lumbricoides Biliary colic LFT, Liver Function Test MRCP, Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreticogram MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging USG, Ultrasonography

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Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Hepatobiliary Surgery

Background:

Gall bladder ascariasis is an uncommon parasitic infestation.
Ascaris lumbricoides is the etiological agent responsible for this condition.

Observation:

The condition often mimics acute acalculous cholecystitis.
Clinical presentation can be variable, necessitating careful diagnosis.

Findings:

Parasitic infection of the gall bladder is a rare but significant clinical entity.
Ascaris lumbricoides infestation of the biliary system presents diagnostic challenges.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for patient outcomes.
Conservative treatment with anti-helminthic medication is the primary therapeutic approach.
Surgical intervention may be required for complicated or refractory cases.