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Gastric Submucosal Tumor in Patient Infected with Dioctophyme renale Roundworm, South Korea, 2024

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a case of a gastric submucosal tumor in a patient in South Korea infected with Dioctophyme renale roundworm. The patient had a history of consuming raw freshwater fish. Molecular and morphologic analyses confirmed D. renale Infection. Genetic testing should be used to diagnose rare parasitic infections with unusual clinical manifestations.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3109.241944

Authors: Dong-Min Kim, Youngdae Kim, Jung In Lee, Jun-Won Seo, Da Young Kim, Na Ra Yun, Beomgi Lee, You Mi Lee, Choon-Mee Kim, Sung-Chul Lim

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413218023

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