Biliary ascariasis

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Jaundice, fever, abdominal pain for one week.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
ultrasound

Long tubular structures with well-defined echogenic walls in the liver, most likely in the intrahepatic bile ducts. Surrounding ducts appear prominent.

Gallbladder sludge is also seen.

Case Discussion

The features are compatible with biliary ascariasis.

 

Case contribution: Hidayatullah Hamidi and Mohibullah Salehzai

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