Gallbladder ascariasis

Case contributed by Bernard Ross Jambaro
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A case of a 3 year old patient who presented with right upper quadrant pain, fever, nausea and vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Male

Gallbladder

ultrasound

There is a mobile, tubular echogenic structure within the gallbladder lumen, displaying the "inner tube" sign.

Case Discussion

Tropical and subtropical climates as well as other humid places such as the Philippines are home to a large population of Ascaris lumbricoides.

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