A 70-year-old man in China was found to have Clonorchis sinensis, a parasitic flatworm, in his biliary tract during cholangioscopy. This parasite, commonly known as the Chinese liver fluke, infects humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater fish. If untreated, it can lead to complications such as bacterial infections, pancreatitis, liver abscesses, inflammation, fibrosis, and an increased risk of bile duct cancer. Cholangioscopy is a medical procedure that visualizes the bile ducts and aids in diagnosing and treating various conditions. 5 live worms found inside 70 year old man's abdomen
GeneralA 70-year-old man in China was found to have Clonorchis sinensis, a parasitic flatworm, in his biliary tract during cholangioscopy. This parasite, commonly known as the Chinese liver fluke, infects humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater fish. If untreated, it can lead to complications such as bacterial infections, pancreatitis, liver abscesses, inflammation, fibrosis, and an increased risk of bile duct cancer. Cholangioscopy is a medical procedure that visualizes the bile ducts and aids in diagnosing and treating various conditions.
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