Ascaris worms in intrahepatic ducts

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi , 12 Jul 2017
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Henry Knipe, 13 Jul 2017

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Hepatobiliary ascariasis can presentspresent as acute onset right hypochondrial pain which may be recurrent or continuous lasting a few days. It occurs due to the entry of the worm into the ampullary orifice from the duodenum.

Case contribution: Hidayatullah Hamidi and Mohibullah Salehzai

  • -<p>Hepatobiliary ascariasis can presents as acute onset right hypochondrial pain which may be recurrent or continuous lasting a few days. It occurs due to entry of the worm into the ampullary orifice from the duodenum.</p><p> </p><p>Case contribution: Hidayatullah Hamidi and Mohibullah Salehzai</p>
  • +<p>Hepatobiliary ascariasis can present as acute onset right hypochondrial pain which may be recurrent or continuous lasting a few days. It occurs due to the entry of the worm into the ampullary orifice from the duodenum.</p><p>Case contribution: Hidayatullah Hamidi and Mohibullah Salehzai</p>

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