Fasciola hepatica an Unusual Cause of Chronic Cholecystitis
| Author | Hadiseh Hosamirudsari | en |
| Author | Yousef Jalali Roudsari | en |
| Orcid | Hadiseh Hosamirudsari [0000-0002-6122-6367] | en |
| Issued Date | 2015-04-30 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Iran is amongst endemic countries for Fasciola hepatica. Individuals can become infected by consumption of contaminated uncooked green vegetables. In the chronic cases, symptoms are fever, vague abdominal pain with eosinophilia. Patients sometimes have symptoms and signs of hepatobiliary involvements such as cholangitis and cholecystitis. Case Presentation: Here we present a unique case of chronic cholecystitis due to Fasciola Hepatica. Conclusions: Fascioliasis should be considered in any hepatobiliary system involvement, especially in endemic areas. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/iji-23108 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/iji/articles/14714 | en |
| Keyword | Cholecystitis | en |
| Keyword | <i>Fasciola Hepatica</i> | en |
| Keyword | Treatment | en |
| Keyword | Diagnosis | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Fasciola hepatica an Unusual Cause of Chronic Cholecystitis | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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