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Capsule endoscopy, a useful tool for the diagnosis of a tapeworm infection.

Authors :
Aburruza Ucar L
Elosua González A
Fernández-Urién Sainz I
Source :
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva [Rev Esp Enferm Dig] 2020 Jan; Vol. 112 (1), pp. 71-72.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The incidence of parasitic infections is rising in developed countries and its diagnosis might be challenging. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with a tapeworm infection by capsule endsocopy. Capsule endoscopy may have a role when the microscopic stool examination is negative in patients with non-specific symptoms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1130-0108
Volume :
112
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31793320
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17235/reed.2019.6346/2019