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Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Biliary Ascariasis by Abdominal Ultrasound in a Non-E...
Silva, Carolina; Gonçalves, Inês; Neves, Sara; Ferreira, Diana C; Valdoleiros, Sofia RBiliary ascariasis is rare in non-endemic areas. This infection is associated with severe complications of the biliary tract, which can become a medical emergency. Treatment with oral anthelmintics is often effective, but, in some cases, surgery is required. We describe an unusual case of ultrasound diagnosis of biliary ascariasis in the gallbladder in a patient who, besides residing in a low-prevalence area of...
Date: 2023
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Origin: Repositório Científico da Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António (ULSSA)