Title of article
Biliary Tract Obstruction Due to Fasciola hepatica Managed by ERCP
Author/Authors
Bafandeh, Y Departments of Gastroenterology and Radiology of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Daghestani, D Departments of Gastroenterology and Radiology of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Rad, S Departments of Gastroenterology and Radiology of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz
Pages
3
From page
43
To page
45
Abstract
Fascioliasis is a health problem in several countries including the
Islamic Republic of Iran. In a review of the medical publications
during 1990-2002, only 22 cases of biliary tract obstruction by fasciola
hepatica have been reported. Herein, we are adding a new
case of fasciola hepatica causing bile duct obstruction and presenting
with intermittent colicky pain, eosinophilia and bile duct dilatation.
This condition was diagnosed by endoscopic retrograde cholaogiopancreatography
(ERCP) and was treated by extemporaneous papillotomy.
This case report confirms that in endemic areas, fascioliasis
should be included in the list of the differential diagnosis for colicky
abdominal pain, eosinophilia and bile duct dilatation. The condition
could be concurrently diagnosed and treated by ERCP
Keywords
Fascioliasis , fasciola hepatica , bile ducts , bile ducts , cholaogiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2003
Record number
2447191
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