Multiparasitic Infection (Hydatid Cyst of the Spleen and Ascaris Lumbricoides Infestation) Mimicking an Acute Surgical Abdomen – Case Report

Călin Molnar; Alexandru Vizitiu; Karoly Deak; Cristian Russu; Adrian Tudor; Bogdan Suciu; Simona Stolnicu; Marius Hulub; Claudiu Molnar

doi:10.1515/amma-2015-0117

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Multiparasitic Infection (Hydatid Cyst of the Spleen and Ascaris Lumbricoides Infestation) Mimicking an Acute Surgical Abdomen – Case Report

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

Volume 62 (2016): Issue 1 (March 2016)

By: Călin Molnar, Alexandru Vizitiu, Karoly Deak, Cristian Russu, Adrian Tudor, Bogdan Suciu, Simona Stolnicu, Marius Hulub and Claudiu Molnar

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|Feb 2016

Abstract

Hydatid cyst involving the spleen is a rare clinical condition (0.5-4%). We report a case of multi-parasitic infection in a 62 year old female (hydatid cyst and ascaris lumbricoides infestation), confirmed during surgery. The purpose of the paper is to emphasize on the rare association of the two parasitic infections, affecting two different organs (spleen and jejunum). The combined symptomatology of the two parasites could mimic an acute surgical abdomen.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0117 | Journal eISSN: 2668-7763 | Journal ISSN: 2668-7755

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Language: English

Page range: 138 - 141

Submitted on: Aug 23, 2015

Accepted on: Nov 2, 2015

Published on: Feb 9, 2016

Published by: University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures

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Keywords:

multiparasitic infection,

hydatid cyst of the spleen,

ascarisis

Related subjects:

Medicine,

Clinical medicine,

Clinical medicine, other

© 2016 Călin Molnar, Alexandru Vizitiu, Karoly Deak, Cristian Russu, Adrian Tudor, Bogdan Suciu, Simona Stolnicu, Marius Hulub, Claudiu Molnar, published by University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
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