%0 Journal Article
%T Fascioliasis: An Exceptional Cause of Acute Pancreatitis
%A Echenique-Elizondo M
%A Amondarain J
%A Lir
%J JOP Journal of the Pancreas
%D 2005
%I E S Burioni Ricerche Bibliografiche
%X CONTEXT: Fasciola hepatica is known to cause bile duct inflammation and biliary obstruction but is rarely reported as responsible for producing acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: We report on a patient complaining of acute pancreatitis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography showed distinct features and sphincterotomy allowed extraction of multiple parasites. CONCLUSIONS: Pancreatitis may occur in some patients with fascioliasis, but the condition may be overlooked in chronic cases. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography rule out other possible causes of irregularity and thickening of the common bile duct wall. Parasite removal during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography is one therapeutic option. Hepatic involvement must be ruled out and complete pharmacological treatment is advised in this patient.
%K Acute Disease
%K Adult
%K Cholangiography
%K Fasciola hepatica
%K Fascioliasis
%K Female
%K Humans
%K Pancreatitis /parasitology
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