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Endoscopy 1983; 15(2): 67
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021468
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Ascariasis Producing Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

G.S. Jacob, B. Al Nakib, A. Al Ruwaih
  • Gastroenterology Department, Al Sabah Hospital, Kuwait
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

We report a case of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to ascariasis in a young Sri Lankan patient. She presented with hemetemesis and melena. Endoscopically several ascaris lumbricoides were seen in the stomach and duodenum.

Key words:

Ascariasis - Endoscopy - Gastrointestinal bleeding

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