Title of article
Gallbladder Perforation Due to Ascaris lumbricoides in a Pregnant Woman and 6 Year Old Girl from Afghanistan: Case Report
Author/Authors
MOSAWI ، Hussain - Tarbiat Modares University , DALIMI ، Abdolhossein - Tarbiat Modares University , CHARKHI ، Mohammad Ali - Indira Gandhi Institute for Child Health , BAARAE ، Omer - Isteqlal Hospital for Adult Health , DARMAN ، Amaah - Indira Gandhi Institute for Child Health , MOSAVI ، Moqadas - Isteqlal Hospital for Adult Health , WALI BARYAL ، Mohammad - Khatam Al-Nabieen University , STANIKZAI ، Hela - Khatam Al-Nabieen University
Pages
5
From page
477
To page
481
Abstract
Ascariasis is an important and prevalent geo-helminth infection, especially in underdeveloped countries such as Afghanistan, where public health problems and devastation of hygienic infrastructures usually lead to the higher incidence of the infection. Here, we report two cases of intestinal obstruction that accompanied with biliary ascariasis due to Ascaris lumbercoides in pregnant women and a 6-year-old girl from Afghanistan. Biliary ascariasis can be associated with cystic duct obstruction, gallbladder dilation, acute cholecystitis, acute cholangitis, obstructive jaundice, and biliary colic.
Keywords
Ascaris lumbricoides , Gallbladder , Pregnancy , Afghanistan
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Serial Year
2019
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Record number
2463425
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