A Case of Esophageal Anisakiasis.
- Author:
Moon Kwan CHUNG
1
;
Dong Hwa LEE
;
Tae Gyu PARK
;
Jae Sung LEE
;
Heui Sik KIM
;
Young Ho SUNG
;
Deog Ho CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital, Pohang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus;
Anisakiasis
- MeSH:
Anisakiasis*;
Anisakis;
Biopsy;
Chest Pain;
Eating;
Esophagus;
Humans;
Larva;
Mammals;
Muscle Cramp;
Nausea;
Parasites;
Sensation;
Surgical Instruments;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1999;19(4):597-600
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Anisakis is an accidental parasitic infection caused by the larvae of marine mammals. An individual becomes infected with a larval form of the nematode Anisakis by consuming raw or undercooked fish containing the parasite. Generally, the clincal symptoms are characterized by severe cramping abdomianl pain, nausea, vomiting, and an epigastric full sensation. A case was recently experienced by a patient who suffered acute esophageal anisakiasis, and had a history of eating raw sea fish. His symptoms included substernal chest pain and odynophagia. Early endoscopic examination revealed a whitish linear worm in the mid-esophagus, which was removed by biopsy forceps.
