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Chronic liver fluke disease with dyspepsia: a case report |
Chao-Pin Li, Yu-Bao Cui, Yu-Xia Zhu and Ru Cai |
Huainan, China
Author Affiliations: Medical College, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China (Li CP, Cui YB, Zhu YX and Cai R)
Corresponding Author: Chao-Pin Li, Medical College, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China (Tel: 86-554-6659942; Fax: 86-554-6662469; Email: cpli@aust.edu.cn) |
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic liver fluke disease with dyspepsia is rarely seen clinically. In this study, we assessed the etiological factors, symptoms, physical signs and diadynamic methods in a case of chronic liver fluke disease with dyspepsia.
METHODS: Physical examination, laboratory studies, ultrasonography and CT scan were performed before pathogen examination. The eggs of fluke found with the inverted sedimentation method were also observed under a microscopy. They were diagnosed as the eggs of Clonorchis sinensis.
RESULTS: The patient was diagnosed as having chronic liver fluke disease, and his appetite recovered after three courses of treatment with praziquantel.
CONCLUSION: Eating fresh fish and shrimp might cause liver fluke disease. The symptoms of this disease with dyspepsia can be anorexia, abdominal distention, bellyache, and loose stools.
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