Volume 19, Issue 3 (Scientific Journal of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences-Autumn 2012)                   Avicenna J Clin Med 2012, 19(3): 78-80 | Back to browse issues page

XML Persian Abstract Print


1- , skhazaei2003@yahoo.com
Abstract:   (8608 Views)

Introduction: Infection of fasciola hepatica (Termatoda: fasciolidae) has different clinical presentations. This parasitic infestation is prevalent in domestic livestock and human in Northern provinces of Iran.

Case Report: A case of fasciola hepatica infestation with fever, chills, abdominal pain and jaundice (cholangitis) is presented whose diagnosis was confirmed by positive serology test, CT scan, surgical and histological observation of the parasite. After surgery (obstruction) and medical treatment, complete clinical and radiological remission was obtained.

Conclusion: According to the high prevalence of this parasitic infestation in Iran and considering the above mentioned clinical presentations, it seems that fascioliasis must be considened as one of the causes of choleductal obstruction and cholangitis.

Full-Text [PDF 191 kb]   (103357 Downloads)    
Type of Study: Case Report | Subject: Other Clinical Specialties

Rights and permissions
Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.