Case Report: Duodenal Papillary Stenosis Secondary to Strongyloides stercoralis Infection in a Non-Immunocompromised Host.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 109(2): 332-334, 2023 08 02.
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ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercoralis infection is a common infection in tropical and subtropical regions and is considered one of the "neglected tropical diseases." Owing to its life cycle, this infection can remain undetectable for years, preventing an early diagnosis and prompt treatment. We report the case of a 65-year-old woman who presented to us with a history of nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss and, after initial radiologic and laboratory workup, was diagnosed with a periampullary mass with no secondary spread. She underwent an uneventful pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy, and on histopathological study of the lesion, a diagnosis of S. stercoralis infection was confirmed. This case stands out because of the importance of keeping S. stercoralis infections as a differential diagnosis of periampullary masses, particularly when the patient comes from regions where S. stercoralis is prevalent.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Duodenopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article