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Esophageal Ascariasis with Retrosternal Chest Discomfort.

Authors :
Chauhan A
Rastogi P
Trikha S
D'souza H
Varghese J
Pawar B
Source :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India [J Assoc Physicians India] 2016 Mar; Vol. 64 (3), pp. 93.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Ascariasis is one of the most well known helminthic parasite affecting humans. Esophageal asacariasis is extremely rare. We present a case of esophageal ascariasis manifesting as retrosternal chest discomfort.<br /> (© Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 2011.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-5772
Volume :
64
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
27731572