Presentation
Abdominal distension, vomiting with the presence of a worm in the vomit.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Intestinal Ascariasis
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Numerous tubular hypoechoic structures with parallel echogenic lines are noted within the prominent bowel loops representing Ascaris worms.
Case Discussion
Ascaris lumbricoides is a common parasite of the gastrointestinal tract in the world, particularly in developing countries. When they are present in large numbers, they can cause intestinal obstruction.
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