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[Anisakiasis at the ileal level]
M del Olmo Escribano1, A Cózar Ibáñez, J M Martínez de Victoria
1Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital General de Especialidades Ciudad de Jaén.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|May 15, 1998
Summary
Two cases of ileal anisakiasis, a parasitic infection, were reported after patients consumed uncooked anchovies. Surgical removal of the affected tissue containing the Anisakis simplex larva led to full recovery, highlighting a rare presentation in Spain.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Anisakiasis is a foodborne parasitic infection caused by Anisakis simplex larvae.
- It is typically associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.
- Cases are rare in Spain, with only seven previously reported in the literature.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with symptoms mimicking appendicitis.
- During surgery, ileal tumors were discovered.
- Pathological examination revealed Anisakis simplex larvae embedded within the mucosal tissue.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the affected ileal segment was performed in both cases.
- Post-operative recovery was uneventful, with no complications.
- Both patients became asymptomatic following the procedure.
Implications:
- Ileal anisakiasis can present as an ileal tumor, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
- This highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstructions or masses, especially after seafood consumption.
- Increased awareness and reporting of anisakiasis cases in Spain are warranted.