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Lori E, Pace M, Lauro A, Pironi D, Moretti M, Ferroni A, Tripodi D, Costanzo ML, Forte F, Sorrenti S. As the Worm Turns-A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction. Dig Dis Sci 2024:10.1007/s10620-024-08489-4. [PMID: 38965158 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08489-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Anisakiasis, a zoonotic disease caused by the nematode Anisakis, poses a significant concern for public health, particularly in regions with high consumption of raw or undercooked fish. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case report of a 41-year-old woman who developed severe abdominal symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with intestinal obstruction due to Anisakis infestation, requiring surgery. Despite the absence of prominent eosinophilia or specific radiological findings, the diagnosis was confirmed through histological examination, highlighting the importance of considering anisakiasis in patients with a history of raw seafood consumption. CONCLUSION The case underscores the diagnostic challenges associated with anisakiasis, emphasizing the need for increased awareness among healthcare professionals and the public regarding the risks of consuming raw or undercooked seafood. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, including clinical assessment, imaging studies, and histological evaluation, to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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- Eleonora Lori
- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, M.G. Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, M.G. Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, M.G. Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, M.G. Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy.
- Department of Sciences, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy.
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Lee SB, Yuen AHL, Lee YM, Kim SW, Kim S, Poon CTC, Jung WJ, Giri SS, Kim SG, Jo SJ, Park JH, Hwang MH, Seo JP, Choe S, Kim BY, Park SC. Adhesive Bowel Obstruction (ABO) in a Stranded Narrow-Ridged Finless Porpoise ( Neophocaena asiaeorientalis sunameri). Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3767. [PMID: 38136803 PMCID: PMC10741132 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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In this case report, we present a rare occurrence of a narrow-ridged finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis sunameri), discovered on the coast of Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, that was afflicted with adhesive bowel obstruction (ABO), a life-threatening condition that has scarcely been reported in cetaceans. Diagnosis of ABO was confirmed via radiological and clinical assessments. Post-mortem computed tomography and necropsy revealed ABO between two loops of the jejunum at the L8 level. The mesenteric tissue covering the intestinal lesion was severely thickened with increased tension. Both bowel loops were fixed to the mesentery and acutely angulated, leading to asymmetrical thickening of the cross-sectional bowel walls. The intestinal lumen was stenosed because of pressure from the firm mesenteric band, and no fecal matter was observed in the lumen of the posterior bowel or rectum. Calcified nodules were detected, and histological analysis suggested parasitic or suspected post-parasitic infections. The primary cause of the intestinal lesions is presumed to be a reaction related to parasitic infection. However, further investigations would establish a definitive link between parasitic infections and ABO in this species. This case highlights the importance of studying rare medical conditions in wildlife, providing valuable insights into marine mammal health.
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- Sung Bin Lee
- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
- Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong SAR, China;
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Endemic Disease, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea;
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Parasitology, Parasite Research Center, International Parasite Resource Bank, School of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.C.)
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, Republic of Korea;
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Parasitology, Parasite Research Center, International Parasite Resource Bank, School of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Marine Industry and Maritime Police, College of Ocean Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Biomedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.B.L.); (Y.M.L.); (W.J.J.); (S.S.G.); (S.J.J.); (J.H.P.); (M.H.H.)
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Joo SK, Kim JW, Kim BG, Kim W, Lee JK, Lee KL. Clinical and Endoscopic Features of Colonic Anisakiasis in Korea. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 2019; 57:411-416. [PMID: 31533408 PMCID: PMC6753305 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2019.57.4.411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To analyze the clinical and endoscopic features of colonic anisakiasis. A retrospective chart review of 20 patients with colonic anisakiasis, who were diagnosed by colonoscopy at 8 hospitals between January 2002 and December 2011, was performed. Patients’ mean age was 53.6±10.74 years. Seventy percent patients were men. Acute abdominal pain was a common symptom that mostly developed within 48 hr after the ingestion of raw fish, and which lasted for 1–28 days. Sixty percent patients had ingested raw fish before the diagnosis of colonic anisakiasis and 40% patients were incidentally found to have colonic anisakiasis during the screening colonoscopies. Leukocytosis and eosinophilia were each found in 20% of the patients. In all patients who underwent colonoscopy, the worms were removed with biopsy forceps, except in 1 case, and a definite diagnosis of anisakiasis was made. In some cases of colonic anisakiasis, colonoscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment to avoid surgical intervention.
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- Sae Kyung Joo
- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Seoul 07061, Korea
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Kita R, Hashida H, Uryuhara K, Kaihara S. Hepatic anisakiasis mimicking metastatic liver tumour. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 60:209-212. [PMID: 31238201 PMCID: PMC6598741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid nematode larvae in raw fish. Anisakiasis may increase with growing consumption of raw fish around the world. Hepatic anisakiasis presents as small, low density tumours in the liver margin. The lesions resemble recurrent carcinoma, and can lead to unnecessary surgery. Dietary investigation is warranted when liver tumour malignancy is not certain.
Introduction Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid nematode larvae, which are found in raw or undercooked fish. It occurs more frequently in the digestive tract, but has also been reported outside the gastrointestinal tract. This report details a case of rare hepatic anisakiasis that was initially diagnosed as metastatic rectal cancer. Presentation of case A 60-year-old male underwent radical resection for stage III rectal cancer followed by adjuvant chemotherapy for six months. Seven months after surgery, a new, 10 mm diameter area of low density was seen in segment 4/8 margin of the liver on enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan. Metastatic liver tumour from rectal cancer was suspected. Laparoscopic partial hepatectomy was performed. The diagnosis was revised to hepatic anisakiasis when pathological examination revealed anisakis simplex larvae in the necrotic tissue. Discussion Anisakiasis outside of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare finding, but may be seen more frequently with the recent increase in the consumption of raw fish around the world. Hepatic anisakiasis may mimic tumours in the liver. Clinicians should consider dietary inquiry and further evaluation in patients with liver margin tumours less than 20 mm in size that are not positively malignant, as hepatic anisakiasis may be a possible diagnosis. Conclusion We report a rare case of hepatic anisakiasis which initially presented as suspected metastatic cancer. Hepatic anisakiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of low density liver tumours less than 20 mm, where the patient’s diet includes raw fish.
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- Ryosuke Kita
- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Japan.
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Kawashima K, Fujiwara T, Katakura K, Gunji N, Yokokawa A, Sakamoto A, Hikichi T, Kono K, Ohira H. Anisakiasis in the Small Intestine with Excessive Bleeding That Was Difficult to Diagnose Endoscopically. Intern Med 2019; 58:63-66. [PMID: 30146603 PMCID: PMC6367072 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1482-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Anisakiasis involves the stomach in most cases and occurs rarely in the small intestine. Anisakiasis in the small intestine is associated with abdominal pain and obstruction and is rarely associated with intestinal bleeding. Unlike in the stomach, anisakiasis in the small intestine is difficult to diagnose anatomically. The patient in this case study developed hypovolemic shock due to excessive bleeding and underwent emergency surgery. With the recent increase in the consumption of raw fish around the world, this report provides an important finding of bleeding in the small intestine due to an unknown cause.
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- Kazumasa Kawashima
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School Medicine, Japan
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Lalchandani UR, Weadock WJ, Brady GF, Wasnik AP. Imaging in gastric anisakiasis. Clin Imaging 2018; 50:286-288. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2018.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mattiucci S, Cipriani P, Levsen A, Paoletti M, Nascetti G. Molecular Epidemiology of Anisakis and Anisakiasis: An Ecological and Evolutionary Road Map. ADVANCES IN PARASITOLOGY 2018. [PMID: 29530312 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review addresses the biodiversity, biology, distribution, ecology, epidemiology, and consumer health significance of the so far known species of Anisakis, both in their natural hosts and in human accidental host populations, worldwide. These key aspects of the Anisakis species' biology are highlighted, since we consider them as main driving forces behind which most of the research in this field has been carried out over the past decade. From a public health perspective, the human disease caused by Anisakis species (anisakiasis) appears to be considerably underreported and underestimated in many countries or regions around the globe. Indeed, when considering the importance of marine fish species as part of the everyday diet in many coastal communities around the globe, there still exist significant knowledge gaps as to local epidemiological and ecological drivers of the transmission of Anisakis spp. to humans. We further identify some key knowledge gaps related to Anisakis species epidemiology in both natural and accidental hosts, to be filled in light of new 'omic' technologies yet to be fully developed. Moreover, we suggest that future Anisakis research takes a 'holistic' approach by integrating genetic, ecological, immunobiological, and environmental factors, thus allowing proper assessment of the epidemiology of Anisakis spp. in their natural hosts, in human populations, and in the marine ecosystem, in both space and time.
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Nieuwenhuizen NE. Anisakis - immunology of a foodborne parasitosis. Parasite Immunol 2017; 38:548-57. [PMID: 27428817 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Anisakis species are marine nematodes which can cause zoonotic infection in humans if consumed in raw, pickled or undercooked fish and seafood. Infection with Anisakis is associated with abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea and can lead to massive infiltration of eosinophils and formation of granulomas in the gastrointestinal tract if the larvae are not removed. Re-infection leads to systemic allergic reactions such as urticarial or anaphylaxis in some individuals, making Anisakis an important source of hidden allergens in seafood. This review summarizes the immunopathology associated with Anisakis infection. Anisakiasis and gastroallergic reactions can be prevented by consuming only fish that has been frozen to -20°C to the core for at least 24 hours before preparation. Sensitization to Anisakis proteins can also occur, primarily due to occupational exposure to infested fish, and can lead to dermatitis, rhinoconjunctivitis or asthma. In this case, exposure to fish should be avoided.
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Common Symptoms from an Uncommon Infection: Gastrointestinal Anisakiasis. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 2016:5176502. [PMID: 27800471 PMCID: PMC5075291 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5176502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Clinicians can be forgiven for thinking of anisakiasis as a rare condition low in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain. Gastrointestinal anisakiasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by consumption of raw or undercooked seafood infected with nematodes of the genus Anisakis. Even though the reported cases indicate that this is a rare disease, the true incidence of the disease could be potentially higher than what is reported in the literature as cases can go undiagnosed. Diagnosis and treatment of gastric anisakiasis are made by a compatible dietary history, direct visualization, and removal of the larvae via gastroscopy. Serologic testing and imaging studies are useful in the diagnosis of intestinal anisakiasis and conservative management should be considered. This disease may mimic other diseases and lead to unnecessary surgery. This emphasizes the importance of suspecting gastrointestinal anisakiasis by history taking and by other diagnostic modalities.
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Gastrointestinal manifestations and management of anisakiasis. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2015; 27:126-7. [PMID: 23516675 DOI: 10.1155/2013/427982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Shweiki E, Rittenhouse DW, Ochoa JE, Punja VP, Zubair MH, Baliff JP. Acute Small-Bowel Obstruction From Intestinal Anisakiasis After the Ingestion of Raw Clams; Documenting a New Method of Marine-to-Human Parasitic Transmission. Open Forum Infect Dis 2014; 1:ofu087. [PMID: 25734153 PMCID: PMC4281795 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofu087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 08/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Enteric anisakiasis is a known parasitic infection. To date, human infection has been reported as resulting from the inadvertent ingestion of the anisakis larvae when eating raw/undercooked fish, squid, or eel. We present a first reported case of intestinal obstruction caused by anisakiasis, after the ingestion of raw clams.
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- Ehyal Shweiki
- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Anisakidosis is a parasitic infection caused by anisakid nematodes in the genera Anisakis and Pseudoterranova. Infection is not uncommon in the United States due to increased raw seafood consumption. We report the first known case of parametrial anisakidosis in a 42-year-old woman and review existing literature.
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Jurić I, Pogorelić Z, Despot R, Mrklić I. Unusual cause of small intestine obstruction in a child. Scott Med J 2013; 58:e32-6. [DOI: 10.1177/0036933012474616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Anisakiasis is caused by human infection by the anisakis larvae, a marine nematode found in undercooked or raw fish. Infection with the parasite Anisakis simplex is common in Japan and northern European countries. With the increased popularity of eating sushi and raw fish infection with anisakis is expected to rise. Case presentation We present the case of a 14-year-old boy who had eaten sushi 3 days before the onset of symptoms and had small bowel obstruction caused by enteric anisakiasis. To the best of our knowledge this is the first reported case of intestinal anisakiasis presenting as a bowel obstruction in a child. Conclusion Enteric anisakiasis is very rare, and its diagnosis is usually made after laparotomy. Nevertheless, when signs of acute abdomen develop after the ingestion of raw fish, such as sushi or sashimi, the possibility of enteric anisakiasis should be considered.
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- I Jurić
- Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Split University Hospital Centre and Split University School of Medicine, Croatia
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- Doctor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Split University Hospital Centre and Split University School of Medicine, Croatia
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- Doctor, Department of Pediatrics, Split University Hospital Centre and Split University School of Medicine, Croatia
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- Doctor, Department of Pathology, Split University Hospital Centre and Split University School of Medicine, Croatia
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Kim T, Song HJ, Jeong SU, Choi EK, Cho YK, Kim HU, Song BC, Kim KS, Kim BS, Kim YR. Comparison of the clinical characteristics of patients with small bowel and gastric anisakiasis in jeju island. Gut Liver 2012; 7:23-9. [PMID: 23423474 PMCID: PMC3572316 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2013.7.1.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2012] [Revised: 03/28/2012] [Accepted: 04/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Anisakiasis is frequent in Jeju Island because of the people's habit of ingesting raw fish. This study evaluated the clinical characteristics of patients with small bowel anisakiasis and compared them with those of patients with gastric anisakiasis. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 109 patients diagnosed with anisakiasis between May 2003 and November 2011. Results Of the 109 patients diagnosed with anisakiasis, those with suspicious anisakiasis (n=38) or possible anisakiasis (n=12) were excluded. The age and gender distributions did not differ between patients with small bowel anisakiasis (n=30; age, 45±13 years) and those with gastric anisakiasis (n=29; age, 46±10 years). The mean duration of hospitalization was 5.4±4.3 days for patients with small bowel anisakiasis and 0.5±1.7 days for patients with gastric anisakiasis. Small bowel anisakiasis was accompanied by leukocytosis (76.7% vs 25.5%, p=0.003) and elevated C-reactive protein levels (3.4±3.2 mg/dL vs 0.5±0.3 mg/dL, p=0.009). Contrast-enhanced abdominopelvic computed tomography showed small bowel wall thickening with dilatation in 93.3% (28/30) of patients and a small amount of ascites in 80.0% (24/30) of patients with small bowel anisakiasis. Conclusions Compared with gastric anisakiasis patients, small bowel anisakiasis patients had a longer hospitalization time, higher inflammatory marker levels, and small bowel wall thickening with ascites.
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- Taeyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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Hwang D, Park SI, Pack SC, Lee KS, Choi SK, Kang H, Park CW, Lee S. A case of duodenal anisakiasis with duodenal ulcer. Chonnam Med J 2012; 48:73-5. [PMID: 22570821 PMCID: PMC3341444 DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2012.48.1.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2011] [Accepted: 07/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Humans can be incidentally parasitized by third-stage larvae of Anisakis species following the ingestion of raw or undercooked seafood. Acute gastric anisakiasis is one of the most frequently encountered complaints in Korea. However, duodenal anisakiasis with duodenal ulcer had not been reported in Korea, despite the habit of eating raw fish. In this case, a 47-year-old man was hospitalized because of sharp epigastric pain and repeated vomiting after eating raw fish 3 days previously. On admission, esophagogastroduodenoscopic examination revealed an active duodenal bulb ulcer. At 5 mm away from the ulcer margin, a whitish linear worm was found with half of its body penetrating the duodenal mucosa. Herein, we report this case of duodenal anisakiasis accompanied by duodenal ulcer.
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- David Hwang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seonam University College of Medicine, Seonam University Namkwang Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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