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Asymptomatic intraperitoneal ascariasis: Importance of diagnostic laparoscopy

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Migration of Ascaris from intestine into peritoneal cavity is rare and usually presents as acute abdomen. We report a case of 41-year-old male who was admitted for laparoscopic mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse. During the initial laparoscopy, purulent fluid was seen in pelvis. A complete diagnostic laparoscopy was done. An omental nodule was found, which was excised and extracted in a bag. On histopathology, the omental nodule revealed gravid Ascaris lumbricoides.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.134881

Authors: Sandeep Aggarwal, Santhosh Anand, AdityaP Sharma, Devajit Nath, Sandeep Mathur

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200