The endoscopic-pathologic findings in intestinal capillariais: a case report.

Sangchan, Apichat; Wongsaensook, Arthit; Kularbkaew, Churairat; Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak; Sukeepaisarnjaroen, Wattana; Mairiang, Pisaln

The endoscopic-pathologic findings in intestinal capillariais: a case report.

Date

2007-01-12

Authors

Sangchan, Apichat

Wongsaensook, Arthit

Kularbkaew, Churairat

Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak

Sukeepaisarnjaroen, Wattana

Mairiang, Pisaln

Abstract

A 27-year-old Thai man presented with chronic watery diarrhea for 2 years. The diagnosis of capillariasis was made by enteroscopy after negative repeated stool tests. Here, the authors reported the first case of abnormal endoscopic finding of intestinal capillariasis. It showed segmental erythematous and swelling of proximal jejunal mucosa with an area of superficial erosion covered by exudates. The parasitic eggs were identified in jejunal content and worms were identified in jejunal mucosa. He was successfully treated with albendazole.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Sangchan A, Wongsaensook A, Kularbkaew C, Sawanyawisuth K, Sukeepaisarnjaroen W, Mairiang P. The endoscopic-pathologic findings in intestinal capillariais: a case report. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2007 Jan; 90(1): 175-8