Asrat T, Rogers N
University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Long Beach, USA.
J Perinatol. 1995 Jul-Aug;15(4):330-2.
Ascaris lumbroicoides is the most prevalent human parasite worldwide. Although usually asymptomatic, ascaris is responsible for a variety of severe complications such as intestinal obstruction, cholangitis, or hepatitis, which are caused by worm migration. This article is the second known case report of pancreatitis caused by biliary ascaris during pregnancy. We also review the pathophysiology of this disease and review the various treatment modalities available for pregnant patients. We believe that because of the growing influx of immigrants from endemic areas into the United States, the clinician needs a basic understanding of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of biliary ascarasis.
蛔虫是全球最常见的人体寄生虫。虽然通常无症状，但蛔虫会引发多种严重并发症，如肠梗阻、胆管炎或肝炎，这些都是由虫体移行引起的。本文是第二例已知的孕期胆道蛔虫引起胰腺炎的病例报告。我们还回顾了该疾病的病理生理学，并综述了适用于孕妇的各种治疗方式。我们认为，由于来自流行地区的移民不断涌入美国，临床医生需要对胆道蛔虫病的病因、诊断和治疗有基本的了解。
