Open AccessEctopic peritoneal paragonimiasis mimicking tuberculous peritonitis: A care report
Author(s) -
Jung Woo Choi,
Chang Min Lee,
Seong Je Kim,
Se In Hah,
Ji Yoon Kwak,
Hyun Chin Cho,
Chang Yoon Ha,
Woon Tae Jung,
Ok Jae Lee
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - Romanian
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i16.5359
Subject(s) - medicine , paragonimiasis , paragonimus westermani , peritonitis , abdominal pain , abdominal cavity , peritoneum , differential diagnosis , pathology , surgery , radiology , helminths , immunology
The most common site of paragonimiasis is in the lungs. The migratory route passes through the duodenal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm to the lungs; thus, the thoracic cavity and central nervous system, as well as the liver, intestine, and abdominal cavity may be involved. Here, we present a case of intraperitoneal paragonimiasis without other organ involvement, mimicking tuberculous peritonitis.