A Wriggling Cause of Obstruction

A child presents with acute intestinal obstruction. Explore this case of a rare surgical finding in the terminal ileum and its surprising infectious etiology.

Ascariasis


This specimen was resected from a child with intestinal obstruction. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Ascariasis
Kala-azar
Meckel’s diverticulum
Strongyloidiasis
Trichobezoar

Ascariasis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Helminthic Infection, Intestinal Obstruction, Tropical Medicine

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