Open AccessBile duct infestation with Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed after cholecystectomy: About two case reports
Author(s) -
Nechi Salwa,
Gharbi Ghada,
Douggaz Amel,
Boughdir Malak,
Chaabane Abir,
Mfarrej Mohamed Karim,
Chelbi Emna
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5038
Subject(s) - enterobius , medicine , infestation , cholecystectomy , general surgery , common bile duct , dermatology , surgery , helminths , immunology , biology , botany
Intestinal infestation with Enterobius vermicularis is common, especially in the developing countries. However, its migration in the bile ducts is rare, often diagnosed after cholecystectomy. More investigations are needed to define its involvement in symptoms presented by patients and the likelihood of complications.