Fatal ascaris pancreatitis: an uncommon problem in the west.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Pancreatitis: an Uncommon Cause of Pancreatitis

Ascariasis as an unexpected cause of acute pancreatitis with cholangitis: a rare case report from urban area.

CONTEXT Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most common parasitic infestations of human gastrointestinal tract. This parasitic infestation might be asymptomatic and only few studies on extraintestinal ascariasis have been reported. Ascending cholangitis and acute pancreatitis as a result of the Ascaris lumbricoides migrating into the biliary system and pancreatic duct were very rare complication...

Ascaridial Volvulus: An Uncommon Cause of Ileal Perforation

Ascariasis is a common worm infestation in developing and under-developed countries. It is caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with Ascaris eggs from faeces and is more common in places with poor sanitation. Almost 25% of the world population is infested by Ascaris lumbricoides. Although ascariasis is a chronic disease, it can present as acute abdomen rarely. The wandering nature of As...

THE ROLE OF ENDOSCOPY IN BILIARY ASCARIASIS: A CASE REPORT

Biliary ascariasis is a common disease in certain geographical areas of the world. The adult form of the worm usually lives in the human intestine. Biliary complications due to ascaris infestation are uncommon but are becoming an important clinical problem, as fatal cases have been reported in the literature. Many authors have recommended traditional surgical treatment for removal of the w...

Ascaris lumbricoides-induced acute pancreatitis: diagnosis during EUS for a suspected small pancreatic tumor.

CONTEXT Ascaris lumbricoides is the second most common intestinal parasite world-wide and, although the infection can be asymptomatic, in some cases it can present with complications, such as acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 37-year-old man, with a history of travelling in Eastern countries who presented with Ascaris lumbricoides-induced acute pancreatitis mimicking a...