Presentation
Abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Intestinal ascariasis
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Multiple hypoechoic tubular structures with well-defined echogenic walls seen within the lumen of small bowel consistent with ascariasis.
Case Discussion
Ascariasis is due to infection with the Ascaris lumbricoides adult worm, and typically presents with gastrointestinal or pulmonary symptoms, depending on the stage of development.