Presentation
abdominal discomfort
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Female
From the case:
Worm infestation - ascariasis
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Fluoroscopy findings:
- linear lucent area noted in the ileum
- follow up images show the linear lucency filling up with barium
From the case:
Worm infestation - ascariasis
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Yellow arrow indicates worm
Red arrow indicates barium filled worm
Case Discussion
Case of intestinal ascariasis
- infection with the Ascaris lumbricoides adult worm
- treatment with oral administration of a single 400-mg dose of albendazole is usually successful.