Biliary ascariasis.

A patient with biliary ascariasis was observed. The diagnosis was strongly suggested on endoscopic cholangiography. X-ray examination of the small bowel confirmed intestinal infestation and the stools were positive for ascaris lumbricoides. The incidence, symptomatology, diagnostic features, complications and therapy of biliary ascariasis are briefly discussed.

Keywords

Adult, Ascariasis, Mebendazole, Humans, Female, Hepatic Duct, Common, Bile Duct Diseases, Cholangiography

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