Case report: Fasciola Hepatica worm swims in the gallbladder
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https://doi.org/10.15218/zjms.2010.015Keywords:
Fasciola Hepatica, gallbladderAbstract
Human infestation with liver flukes is rare, as they are accidental host by ingestion of con-taminated water & vegetables. To document the presence of this disease in Iraq/ Kurdistan region, we are reporting this case of Fasciola Hepatica infestation to a young lady with recurrent attacks of Rt. Abdominal pain. The worm was found, during cholecystectomy, swimming in the bile of gallbladder.Metrics
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