Sub-acute intestinal obstruction by Strongyloides stercolaris.
J Infect
; 30(1): 47-50, 1995 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7751666
ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercolaris infestation is rather rare in Iraq. Individuals with infection confined to the intestinal tract are often asymptomatic. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and other non-specific complaints. The diagnosis depends upon repeated examination of stool and duodenal aspirate. Two cases presenting as sub-acute intestinal obstruction and mimicking primary intestinal lymphoma (PIL) on presentation are presented. Differentiation between the two conditions regarding presenting features, barium studies and pathology are discussed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Enteropatias Parasitárias
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Obstrução Intestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article